poetry

"In this ode to the moon, poems weave together stories people have told for centuries with impressions we all might have had about this mysterious but constant celestial orb"--Provided by publisher.

"In this poetic tour of the universe, children learn about the Big Bang and the origins of life on Earth"--Provided by the publisher.

A collection of poems in which Rosa, a healer, describes her experiences trying to help Cuban peasants who have been forced to leave their farms and villages in 1896 and given eight days to find their way to "reconcentration camps" or be killed.

Contains two long poems by African author Okot p'Bitek, including "Song of Lawino, " and "Song of Ocol, " which together constitute a heated debate between a woman and her husband over the future of Africa; and includes a short biography of the writer.

Uses poetry to tell the story of how George Washington defeated the British and launched a revolution.

A collection of more than two hundred poems that celebrates the people and places of the United States.

Presents a collection of poems by well-known children's writer Gary Soto that captures the essence of everyday life.

"Invites readers to join a family of four on a sightseeing trip around London, including all of its landmarks like Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and the London Eye"--OCLC.

A collection of poems that look at African American performers before and after the Civil War up to World War One.

"Inspired by the expression 'once in a blue moon,' Danielle Daniel has created a book of short poems, each one describing a rare or special experience that turns an ordinary day into a memorable one. She describes the thrill of seeing a double rainbow, the Northern Lights or a shooting star as well as quieter pleasures such as spotting a turtle basking in the sun or a family of ducks waddling across the road"--Provided by publisher.