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Cinco de Mayo
Aurora Colon Garcia
Paperback (Heinemann, Aug. 16, 2008)What does 'Cinco de Mayo' mean? Who fought in the Battle of Puebla? Why do people celebrate Cinco de Mayo? The new editions of 'Holiday Histories' describe holidays and special days that are celebrated in the United States. Discover the history behind each holiday or special day. Learn why these days are important.
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Memorial Day
Mir Tamim Ansary
Paperback (Heinemann/Raintree, July 1, 2001)Ansary, Mir Tamim
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Veterans Day
Mir Tamim Ansary
Library Binding (Heinemann, Sept. 26, 2006)It is November 11 and school is closed. But do you know why? It's Veterans Day, of course? Turn the pages of this book to find out: why veterans wear flowers on Veterans Day, what happens at the eleventh hour, on the eleventh day, of the eleventh month each year, who were the Axis Powers. Each book in the Holiday Histories series describes one of America's holidays or special days. Explore the history of each day and learn the real reason why it is important. Discover what special meaning each day might have for you.
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Memorial Day
Mir Tamim Ansary
Library Binding (Rigby Interactive Library, Sept. 1, 1998)Introduces Memorial Day, explaining the historical events behind it, how it became a holiday, and how it is observed
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Independence Day
Mir Tamim Ansary
Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Oct. 1, 2001)Introduces Independence Day, explaining why our country had to win its freedom, what happened on July 4, 1776 that makes this day special, and why we watch fireworks on the 4th of July.
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St. Patrick's Day
Jennifer Blizin Gillis
Library Binding (Heinemann, Aug. 16, 2008)Who was St. Patrick? Who do people wear green on St. Patrick's Day? What is a Shillelagh? The new editions of 'Holiday Histories' describe holidays and special days that are celebrated in the United States. Discover the history behind each holiday or special day. Learn why these days are important.
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Presidents' Day
Mir Tamim Ansary
Library Binding (Heinemann, Sept. 26, 2006)It is the third Monday in February and school is closed. But do you know why? It's Presidents' Day, of course! Turn the pages of this book to find out: how George Washington almost became 'King George', which two holidays became Presidents' Day, which presidents can be seen on a mountain. Each book in the Holiday Histories series describes one of America's holidays or special days. Explore the history of each day and learn the real reason why it is important. Discover what special meaning each day might have for you
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Election Day
Mir Tamim Ansary
Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Oct. 1, 2001)Introduces Election Day, explaining who can vote, who can be president, and why it is important to vote.
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Valentine's Day
Kathryn A. Imler
Library Binding (Heinemann, Sept. 1, 2003)Presents background information on the origins of customs related to the celebration of St. Valentine's Day.
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Earth Day
Mir Tamim Ansary
Library Binding (Heinemann, Sept. 26, 2006)It is April 22 and your class it outside cleaning the park. But do you know why? It's Earth Day! Turn the pages of this book to find out what causes air pollution, how a river caught fire in 1969, and what you can do to help Earth everyday.
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Flag Day
Mir Tamim Ansary
Library Binding (Heinemann, Sept. 27, 2006)It is June 14 and your neighbors all have flags outside their houses. But do you know why? Its Flag Day, of course! Turn the pages of this book to find out: who designed our first flag, what the stars and stripes stand for, how a teacher helped spread the idea of Flag Day. Each book in the Holiday Histories series describes one of America's holidays or special days. Explore the history of each day and learn the real reason why it is important. Discover what special meaning each day might have for you.
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