America Is...

by Louise Borden

Book Overview

In words and pictures, this is a salute to our great country, the land of freedom for us and for people all over the world.
In her poetic text, Louise Borden evokes with bold strokes many aspects of our nation -- its farmlands, its prairies, its cattle country, its cities, its rivers, and the many kinds of people who live and work here. Mountains and deserts, waterfalls and beaches -- each of our states has special things to see and enjoy. And...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0689839006
• ISBN13: 9780689839009
• Release Date: May 2002
• Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.5" x 12.3"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4

Customer Reviews

Great book...

I was searching for books to teach my 2 1/2 year old about America. This book is perfect, I would suggest it up through 8 years. The illustrations are beautiful and it introduces the concept of our country as a whole and each states unique addition. It include the Pledge and instills a sense of pride in one's country. I highly suggest adding it to your home library.

What a book!

This book was written to explain America to British schoolchildren who asked, "What is America really like?" The author and illustrator do a fabulous job of capturing the essence of the cities, countryside, landmarks and geographical features. I highly recommend this book to all elementary level teachers and parents throughout the world.

Amazing

I love this book! It's beautifully illustrated and really breaks it down in language children understand. Only a cynic wouldn't like this book. I have bought several copies as gifts for my kid's friends and everybody loves it.

Great Book

My daughter brought this book home from her school library. I was surprise since she is only in 1st grade. But I read it to her and was refreshingly surprised. I was proud to read it to her and also be reminded of what this country is truly about. I would recommend it to any school librarian for her library or any parent for their home.

A great book

The pictures are lovely, but the words are even better.