(3) K-3 Ten renowned illustrators, including Bryan Collier, Raúl Colón, and Diane Goode, bring the words of "America the Beautiful" to life; each striking spread also presents an inspirational presidential quote in the side margin. Informative back matter includes a key to national landmarks and symbols; full lyrics; a note on democracy; and biographical information on Bates, author of the poem-turned-patriotic-ballad.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Chris Gall. The lyrics to the patriotic favorite are illustrated with digitally colored hand engravings. These handsome tableaux range from American landscapes to the launching of Apollo 11 and the raising of the flag in the World Trade Center rubble. The book includes printed music and, on the endpapers, the original poem in Bates's handwriting.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Wendell Minor. All four verses of the beloved song are presented in this well-designed book. Minor's watercolor and gouache illustrations showcase both America's natural beauty (Niagara Falls, Yellowstone National Park) and human-made monuments, including the "Tribute in Light" memorial at the World Trade Center site. One-page biographies of Bates and Samuel Augustus Ward, who wrote the song's music, conclude the book.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta