Books in Our American Holidays series

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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Independence Day is our way of celebrating all that is American independence from Britain--sunny picnics, barbeque, apple pie, and bombastic fireworks that fill the sky. This book delves into the important act of American history behind this fun-filled summer holiday using clear, accessible text. Bright photographs show young readers some of the many traditions people have for celebrating the Fourth of July today.

It's autumn in Green Mountain Town and the children are afraid to go outside and play. Last year on Halloween, Frankenstein showed up in town and frightened everyone away from their trick-and-treats. This year, the kids insist they will just stay home and say NO to candy. Except Suzy. Suzy likes candy too much to not go trick-or-treating, so she hatches a plan with her cousin Victor to save the fall season and Halloween.Finding Frankenstein provides a number of "teachable moments" on the topics of bullying, fear, leadership and courage. In addition, the book incorporates a history of Halloween and trick-or-treating, and the unmasking of the "real" Frankenstein.Finding Frankenstein is the second book in Liz Bockelman's American Holiday Series. Liz tells stories that illustrate faith, morals, and ethics through plot, character, setting, and conflict development.

Labor Day first became a federal holiday in the United States in 1894, when it came into affect to commemorate workers who fought for fair wages and better working conditions. Today, this patriotic holiday is celebrated with parades and picnics and is often used to mark the end of the summer. This book employs photographs and accessible text to describe the origins of the holiday and to demonstrate the many ways that people celebrate it.

It's autumn in Green Mountain Town and the children are afraid to go outside and play. Last year on Halloween, Frankenstein showed up in town and frightened everyone away from their trick-and-treats. This year, the kids insist they will just stay home and say NO to candy. Except Suzy. Suzy likes candy too much to not go trick-or-treating, so she hatches a plan with her cousin Victor to save the fall season and Halloween. Finding Frankenstein provides a number of "teachable moments" on the topics of bullying, fear, leadership and courage. In addition, the book incorporates a history of Halloween and trick-or-treating, and the unmasking of the "real" Frankenstein. Finding Frankenstein is the second book in Liz Bockelman's American Holiday Series. Liz tells stories that illustrate faith, morals, and ethics through plot, character, setting, and conflict development.