Books in Holiday series

Describes how people celebrate Thanksgiving, explains when and why it is celebrated, tells the story of the first Thanksgiving, and provides instructions for creating a pinecone turkey and a pumpkin pie.

Book by Showers, Paul

Recounts the origins and history of Passover, and describes how the holiday is celebrated.

Describes how people celebrate the Fourth of July, tells the story of how the American colonies won independence from the British, and provides instructions for creating an American flag and a red, white, and blue dessert.

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An introduction to the Columbus Day holiday, including its history and the way it is celebrated.

Directions for ten magic tricks with a St. Patrick's Day theme

GREAT LEARNING TOOL

Explores the origins, traditions, symbols, and trivia of Easter and how the holiday is celebrated around the world

Describes the accomplishments of Martin Luther King, Jr., tells why a holiday was declared in his name, and how people celebrate this holiday.

Introduces the origins and significance of Juneteenth--June 19, the day when African Americans recall their heritage and their forebears' emancipation from slavery--and describes how the holiday is celebrated.

Explains how to perform magic tricks revolving around an Arbor Day theme