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Independence Day
Mir Tamim Ansary
Library Binding (Heinemann, Sept. 26, 2006)It is July 4 and you are going to see the fireworks. But do you know why? It's Independence Day! Turn the pages of this book to find out why our country had to win its freedom, what happened on July 4, 1776 that makes this day special, why we watch fireworks on July 4.
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New Year's Day
Kathryn Imler
Paperback (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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Juneteenth Day
Denise Jordan
Library Binding (Heinemann Educational Books, Aug. 1, 2003)None
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Labor Day
Mir Tamim Ansary
Library Binding (Heinemann, Sept. 26, 2006)It is the first Monday in September and school is closed. But do you know why? It's Labor Day, of course! Turn the pages of this book to find out: why parks are crowded on Labor Day, why children today go to school and do not work in factories, why Americans rest on a holiday that celebrates working. 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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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mir Tamim Ansary
Paperback (Heinemann/Raintree, )None
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Election Day
Mir Tamim Ansary
Paperback (Heinemann/Raintree, April 1, 2002)None
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Valentine's Day
Kathryn Imler
Paperback (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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