Wonderfully diverse collection of over 200 poems celebrating the United States written by well-known and lesser known poets. Stunning National Geographic-worthy photos. The poems run from big topics like Chicago, Boston, and Niagara Falls to bio poems of Jesse Owens, Ella Fitzgerald, and Trayvon Martin, and oddities as diverse as hog calling contests, cardamom bread, and basketball nicknames. Would be a terrific resource for any school library or classroom. Back page offers Resources by listing examples of acrostics, anagrams, epitaphs, haiku, palindromes, and the like. ( )

THE POETRY OF US from National Geographic contains over 200 poems celebrating the United States.

Celebrating the diverse people, places, and passions of the United States, this beautifully illustrated poetry book is organized by regions of the United States. After presenting several poems exploring American in general, the book features poems connected to eight regions including the US territories. While the book contains many well-known favorites, it also contains some lesser-known poems and poets.

Librarians will find this book of poetry useful for social studies and literature activities. The colorful photographs and large format may appeal to children who might overlook other books of poetry. Feature the book in curriculum activities exploring regions of the United States. Use the poems as an innovative way to jumpstart inquiries of states and regions.

Published by National Geographic on September 25, 2018. ARC courtesy of the publisher. ( )