Islands was inspired by an eight mile strip of revitalized prairie along Illinois Route 6 between Litchfield and Gillespie. The subtly changed colors of the prairie grasses and the surrounding farmland provided vivid contrast with the flashes fo bright color from turning leaves.
| Format | Score |
| NumberOfPages | 6 |
| Media | Sheet Music |
| Publisher | Boosey and Hawkes |
| Contributors | Collins, Charles(Composer) |
| ISMN | 9790051469789 |