This patriotic song was written by Katharine Lee Bates many years ago when she was inspired by Colorado's Pike's Peak, Kansas wheat fields, and Chicago's gleaming skyline. It has become a favorite patriotic song over the years. While we embrace the words and music, we may not always understand the words. This book proivdes "Conversational Extenders" which provides information about the each line to help the reader share meaning, build vocabulary, entice critical thinking, and inspire love for our beautiful country! Beautiful photos illustrate and engage children in each line as well. "Literacy Links" provide suggestions for building literacy around this song, while "Learning Extensions" offer several learning activities for children around this beloved song. This book extends and enhances learning through: * Conversational Extenders * Literacy Links * Learning Extensions AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL is part of the Me Complete! Early Learning Program, Volume 3, Unit 1, "Many People, One Country" unit. It may also be used independently. The complete curricular set may be purchased at earlylearning.today