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St. Patrick's Day
Jennifer Blizin Gillis
Paperback (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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Memorial Day
Mir Tamim Ansary
Paperback (Heinemann, Sept. 27, 2006)It is the last Monday in May and school is closed. But do you know why? It's Memorial Day, of course! Turn the pages of this book to find out: what great idea Abraham Lincoln talked about, how a group of women started a new holiday, who Americans remember on Memorial 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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Valentine's Day
Kathryn Imler
Library Binding (Heinemann, Aug. 16, 2008)Where did the idea of Valentine's Day come from? Who was Saint Valentine? What are the symbols for Valentine's Day? 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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Juneteenth
Denise Jordan
Library Binding (Heinemann, Aug. 16, 2008)Why were African Americans enslaved? Why did the Civil War begin? When were slaves freed? 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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New Year's Day
Kathryn Imler
Library Binding (Heinemann, Aug. 16, 2008)How did people tell time before clocks were made? How did January get its name? How did January 1 become the first day of the new year? 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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The Hanukkah Story
Anita Ganeri, Rachael Phillips
Library Binding (Smart Apple Media, Aug. 1, 2004)Book by Ganeri, Anita
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Columbus Day
Mir Tamim Ansary
Paperback (Heinemann, Sept. 27, 2006)It is the second Monday in October and school is closed. But do you know why? It's Columbus Day of course! Turn the pages of this book to find out: how Columbus got lost but still became a hero, why native Americans are sometimes called Indians, how other countries celebrate Columbus 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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The Passover Story
Anita Ganeri, Rachael Phillips
Library Binding (Smart Apple Media, Oct. 30, 2004)Watercolour illustrations breathe warmth and life into the story that lies behind the Jewish festival of Passover. Anita Ganeri retells the traditional story with sensitivity, drawing children into the narrative. It is written for children working at Key Stages One and Two.
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Columbus Day
Mir Tamim Ansary
Library Binding (Heinemann, Sept. 26, 2006)It is the second Monday in October and school is closed. But do you know why? It's Columbus Day of course! Turn the pages of this book to find out: how Columbus got lost but still became a hero, why native Americans are sometimes called Indians, how other countries celebrate Columbus 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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Juneteenth
Denise Jordan
Paperback (Heinemann, Aug. 16, 2008)Why were African Americans enslaved? Why did the Civil War begin? When were slaves freed? 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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Earth Day
Mir Tamim Ansary
Paperback (Heinemann, Sept. 27, 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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Arbor Day
Mir Tamim Ansary
Paperback (Heinemann, Sept. 27, 2006)It is a Friday in spring and your class is studying trees. But do you know why? It's Arbor Day, of course! Turn the pages of this book to find out: what North America looked like five hundred years ago, why trees are important in windy places, why some states do not celebrate Arbor Day on the same date. 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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