America the Beautiful: America the Beautiful

Marc Notes: Cover title.; A pop-up book which illustrates the first verse of America the Beautiful, line by line, from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Statue of Liberty, and includes an attached smaller book containing an additional pop-up illustration for each later verse.. Publisher Marketing: Master paper engineer Robert Sabuda has interpreted the classic American anthem "America the Beautiful" in dazzling dimension. From the Golden Gate Bridge to Mount Rushmore to the Statue of Liberty, America has never looked more spectacular. This stunning keepsake masterpiece will be shared and admired by generations to come; indeed it is a national treasure in and of itself. Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 09/13/2004 pg. 77 (EAN 9780689847448, Hardcover) Kirkus Review - Children 10/01/2004 pg. 968 (EAN 9780689847448, Hardcover) - *Starred Review School Library Journal 11/01/2004 pg. 130 (EAN 9780689847448, Hardcover) Booklist 11/15/2004 pg. 578 (EAN 9780689847448, Hardcover) Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2005 pg. 51 (EAN 9780689847448, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:  Sabuda, Robert ROBERT SABUDA is the co-creator of the first book in this series, ENCYCLOPEDIA PREHISTORICA: DINOSAURS. He is the force behind many stunning best-selling pop-up books, including AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL, ALICE IN WONDERLAND, and THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ. MATTHEW REINHART is the co-creator of ENCYCLOPEDIA PREHISTORICA: DINOSAURS, the first title in this series. He has also created many other award-winning pop-up books, including the YOUNG NATURALIST series, THE POP-UP BOOK OF PHOBIAS, and ANIMAL POPPOSITES.