It's all about us! Join former U.S. Children's Poet Laureate J. Patrick Lewis on a lyrical journey through the United States to experience the wonders of America's people and places via 200+ inspiring poems and stunning photographs.

Celebrate the gift of language and the vibrant culture of the United States with this collection of classic and never-before-published poetry. Poems are arranged by region, from coast to coast, and among them you'll find works by Langston Hughes, Dorothy Parker, Robert Frost, Naomi Shihab Nye, Walt Whitman, and more. From the familiar to the surprising, subjects include people, places, landmarks, monuments, nature, and celebrations. Designed for family sharing, but geared to younger readers, this beautifully illustrated treasury is a must-have for the family bookshelf.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 192 pages in this book. This is a reference book. This book was published 2018 by National Geographic Kids .

J. PATRICK LEWIS has written more than thirty-five books for children, including Please Bury Me in the Library , illustrated by Kyle M. Stone. He lives in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. National Geographic Kids collaborates to put forth fun and interesting non-fiction for kids.