Presidents' Day
Rachel Grack
Library Binding
(Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2018)
In the United States, Presidents Day is a special day to honor those leaders who have held the countrys highest office. Every third Monday of February, citizens learn about the lives of the nations presidents, visit national monuments, and hold historical reenactments. This title will inform young readers of this holidays history and how its celebrations have transformed through the years. Simple information text introduces key details of holidays. Text/photo correspondence aids in learning key details of text. Well-organized chapters help students identify primary details. Photo labels visually define glossary terms and other important words. Maps highlight the places where the holidays began or are celebrated the most. ""How to Say"" sidebars introduce cultural words and offer pronunciations. Activity pages invite further learning about holidays traditions (recipes, crafts, etc.) Table of contents, glossary, index are also included.
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