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The History of Juneteenth
Maximilian Smith
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 15, 2016)Juneteenth is usually celebrated on June 19. It honors the day in 1865 when Union troops swept into Galveston, Texas, and told the elated slaves there that they were free. This accessible volume delves into the American Civil War, the Emancipation Proclamation, and the events that led to this special holiday for African Americans and everyone who celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. Carefully chosen photographs reflect this special commemoration, both in the past and today.
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The History of Juneteenth
Maximilian Smith
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Jan. 15, 2016)Juneteenth is usually celebrated on June 19. It honors the day in 1865 when Union troops swept into Galveston, Texas, and told the elated slaves there that they were free. This accessible volume delves into the American Civil War, the Emancipation Proclamation, and the events that led to this special holiday for African Americans and everyone who celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. Carefully chosen photographs reflect this special commemoration, both in the past and today.
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What Is Groundhog Day?
Maximilian Smith
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 15, 2016)An introduction to the Groundhog Day holiday discusses its history and traditions.
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What Is Groundhog Day?
Maximilian Smith
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 15, 2016)Each year on February 2, thousands of people descend on the small town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. They await the weather predictions of a furry little groundhog called Punxsutawney Phil. Hes said to be able to correctly forecast if there will be 6 more weeks of winter or if spring will come early. Readers of this charming volume will learn how this tradition got started and just how accurate Phil has been over the years.
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The Story of Cinco De Mayo
Maximilian Smith
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 15, 2016)The Cinco de Mayo (5th of May) is a Mexican holiday, also celebrated in the United States, that celebrates the victory of Mexican forces over the French on May 5, 1862 at the Battle of Puebla.
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The Gambler
R. Maximilian
language (, Jan. 8, 2017)Why Sport Bookie : Ultimate Strategies?* Sport Bookie : Ultimate Strategies is the preferred method of betting by most professional bettors* More value is/can be derived* Less risk is involved and losing runs are minimized
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The Story of Cinco De Mayo
Maximilian Smith
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 15, 2016)The Cinco de Mayo (5th of May) is a Mexican holiday, also celebrated in the United States, that celebrates the victory of Mexican forces over the French on May 5, 1862 at the Battle of Puebla.
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