Hand in Hand
An American History Through Poetry
Published on 1. September 1994
Book
Hardback
144 pages
978-0-671-73315-5 (ISBN)
Description
Renowned anthologist Lee Bennett Hopkins has compiled an extensive collection of poetry from and about America. Selections are arranged chronologically and divided into sections with brief introductions providing historical context. An extraordinary range of voices, illuminated by dramatic paintings, emphasizes the diversity of our culture and people. Full color.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Fourth Grade to Sixth Grade, Reading Age: From 7 to 10 years, Interest Age: From 7 to 10 years
Product notice
Picture book
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 262 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
685 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-671-73315-5 (9780671733155)
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LEE BENNETT HOPKINS is a distinguished poet, writer, and anthologist whose poetry collections include the highly acclaimed Hand in Hand: An American History Through Poetry, illustrated by Peter Fiore, and My America: A Poetry Atlas of the United States, and America at War, both illustrated by Stephen Alcorn. Mr. Hopkins’s numerous awards include the University of Southern Mississippi Medallion for “lasting contributions to children’s literature” and both the Christopher Award and a Golden Kite Honor for his verse novel Been to Yesterdays: Poems of a Life. He lives in Cape Coral, Florida.