From his unique perspective as the great, great grandnephew of "America the Beautiful" writer Katharine Lee Bates, Chris Gall transforms this beloved patriotic song into monumental works of art--from purple mountain majesties to gleaming alabaster cities. Honoring his ancestry and national pride, Gall pairs the beautiful lyrics with striking illustrations of notable American images such as Pike's Peak, the Tuskegee Airmen, and firefighters raising...

A tale about three brothers' search for the treasure of the Golden Valley, their meeting with South-West Wind, Esq., and the king of the Golden River, and what befalls the greedy elder brothers.

"A moving celebration of 'America the Beautiful' featuring artwork from ten distinguished artists and inspiring presidential quotes"--Amazon.com.

"In this celebration of what ties America together, My Beautiful America pairs the lyrics of Katharine Lee Bates' "America the Beautiful" with fun, modern illustrations to make a must-have for little patriots! A fuzzy touch-and-feel finger trail weaves throughout the illustrations of soldiers, farmers, and cities to remind children and grownups of the thread that ties us all together. A stunning, heartfelt presentation for all patriotic families-from...

A brief biography of the author and college professor whose travels across the United States inspired her to write the poem which became the song "America the Beautiful."

Introduces Katharine Bates and Samuel Ward, who wrote America the Beautiful, and explores the meaning of the words, how they relate to American history, and why the song became a favorite patriotic anthem.

Discover the meanings and history behind some of Americas most beloved patriotic songs.