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Title:

National Geographic book of nature poetry : more than 200 poems with photographs that float, zoom, and bloom! / edited by J. Patrick Lewis, former U.S. Children's Poet Laureate.

Publisher:

National Geographic,

Copyright Date:

2015

Description:

192 pages : color illustrations, photographs ; 29 cm.

Subject:

Nature--Juvenile poetry.
Children's poetry.
Nature--Poetry.
Poetry--Collections.

Other Authors:

Lewis, J. Patrick, editor.

Notes:

"With favorites from Langston Hughes, Naomi Shihab Nye, Billy Collins, and more"--Cover. Includes bibliographical references (pages 181-182) and indexes.

Contents:

The wonder of nature -- In the sky -- In the sea -- On the move -- Across the land -- In shade -- In distress -- In season -- In splendor -- Last thoughts.

Summary:

"When words in verse are paired with the awesomeness of nature, something magical happens! Beloved former U.S. Poet Laureate J. Patrick Lewis curates an exuberant poetic celebration of the natural world in this stellar collection of nature poems. From trickling streams to deafening thunderstorms to soaring mountains, discover majestic photography perfectly paired with contemporary (such as Billy Collins), classics (such as Robert Frost), and never-before-published works" -- Provided by publisher.

ISBN:

1426320957
9781426320958
1426320949
9781426320941

LCCN:

2015013167

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