The poetry of us : with favorites from Maya Angelou, Walt Whitman, Gwendolyn Brooks, and more : more than 200 poems that celebrate the people, places, and passions of the United States
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Lewis, J. Patrick, editor.
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Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2018].
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191 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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South Valleys Library - Children's Nonfiction
J 811.008 POETRY 2018
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American poetry -- Juvenile literature.
Children's books -- Juvenile literature.
Children's poetry, American -- Juvenile literature.
Juvenile works
National characteristics, American -- Juvenile poetry.
Poetry.
United States -- Juvenile poetry.

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Published
Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2018].
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Book
Language
English

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Includes bibliographical references (page 185) and indexes.
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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 sharing, but geared to younger readers, this beautifully illustrated treasury is a must-have for the whole family.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Lewis, J. P. (2018). The poetry of us: with favorites from Maya Angelou, Walt Whitman, Gwendolyn Brooks, and more : more than 200 poems that celebrate the people, places, and passions of the United States . National Geographic.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Lewis, J. Patrick. 2018. The Poetry of Us: With Favorites From Maya Angelou, Walt Whitman, Gwendolyn Brooks, and More : More Than 200 Poems That Celebrate the People, Places, and Passions of the United States. National Geographic.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Lewis, J. Patrick. The Poetry of Us: With Favorites From Maya Angelou, Walt Whitman, Gwendolyn Brooks, and More : More Than 200 Poems That Celebrate the People, Places, and Passions of the United States National Geographic, 2018.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Lewis, J. Patrick. The Poetry of Us: With Favorites From Maya Angelou, Walt Whitman, Gwendolyn Brooks, and More : More Than 200 Poems That Celebrate the People, Places, and Passions of the United States National Geographic, 2018.

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