american poetry

A collection of poems that reflect the varied, sometimes funny, sometimes serious activities and emotions of the school year.

Contains texts of twenty-three spirituals, traditional songs, street cries, chants, hand-clapping songs, and contemporary songs for children, with an appendix discussing the origins of each song and showing the melodic line.

A collection of poems celebrating light in its various forms, from candles and lamps to lightning and fireflies.

An illustrated collection of twenty-six poems by noted African-American poet Langston Hughes, and contains a detailed introduction and biography, as well as brief notes accompanying each poem.

A collection of short nonsense verses and nursery rhymes.

Presents twelve poems that reflect the author's feelings about various colors.

A poetic depiction, in English and Spanish, of the desert as the provider of comfort, food, spirit, and life.