One hundred years ago Katharine Lee Bates was inspired to write "America the Beautiful"; Neil Waldman's travels throughout this country the past twenty years have inspired him now to illustrate her poem. In sweeping panoramas, Neil takes us from coast to coast -- from Niagara Falls to Napa Valley's fruited plains; from the Oregon coast to the majestic mountains of the Great Smokies and the Grand Tetons. He shows us man-made wonders, such as the portraits on Mount Rushmore and the ancient dwellings of Mesa Verde, and natural ones, like Rainbow Bridge and the Grand Canyon. This beautiful book will give young readers a sense of the varied beauty of our country, and older readers -- a new appreciation of its glories.
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Chris Galls's love for all things American, as well as his desire to honour his familial heritage gave him the inspiration to create America the Beautiful, his first book. He has received over 50 major awards
More about Katharine Lee BatesNeil Waldman has written and illustrated more than fifty books for young people. His books have received the Christopher Award, the National Jewish Book Award, the ALA Notable Children's Book Award, and the Parents' Choice Award, among others. His jacket illustrations have appeared on seven Newbery Award winners. His memoir, Out of the Shadow
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