poetry

Poems, pictures, and explanatory text depict the landscape, climate, and special qualities of New England.

An African lullaby in Swahili and English in which a little boy says good night to all the animals and ends with his mother.

Simple verses and illustrations introduce young readers to the world of ancient Rome, describing its people, places, and culture.

Simple verses and illustrations introduce young readers to the world of ancient Africa, describing its people, places, and culture.

Includes twenty new poems and selections from previously published works, arranged by the author shortly before her death in April 1995 at the New Hampshire home so often depicted in her writings.

Tolson's lively portraits in poetry of striking Harlem men and women in the 1930's.

Presents American poet Carl Sandburg's 1916 collection of approximately 150 poems, including his famous works "Chicago" and "Fog.".

A collection of Japanese haiku poetry with text discussing how the haiku relates to Japanese history and culture.

A collection of poetry written by Ofelia Zepeda, a Tohono O'odham poet and linguistics professor at the University of Arizona, that explores her Native American heritage.

Poems about the earth, moon, sun, and stars.