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Books in Our Country's Holidays series

  • Presidents' Day

    Sheri Dean

    Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Dec. 15, 2005)
    Presents information about Presidents' Day, including its significance, origins, and how it is celebrated.
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  • Flag Day

    Sheri Dean

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Leveled Readers, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Every year, North Americans fly the American flag on June 14th. This show of patriotism isnt in anticipation of Independence Day; its a different holiday entirely. Flag Day is a celebration of the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag. The book helps beginning readers learn about our flag, how we take care of it, and how we honor it as a national symbol.
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  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day

    Sheri Dean

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Leveled Readers, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Martin Luther King Jr. believed that all men and women are equal. He spent his life peacefully bringing this message to others. On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we honor this extraordinary leader. Readers will learn about his crusade to ensure that all people were treated equally.
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  • Independence Day

    Sheri Dean

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Leveled Readers, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Americas birthday is celebrated on July 4, a day when we think about how brave men and women risked their lives for freedom. In this book, readers learn why Independence Day is so important. Vivid, engaging photographs show how we celebrate it, and help bring young readers into the experience of this colorful, charming, and spirited holiday.
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  • Thanksgiving

    Sheri Dean

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Leveled Readers, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Weekly Reader's introduction to Thanksgiving supports the early social studies curriculum for young readers. Simultaneous.
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  • Memorial Day

    Sheri Dean

    Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Dec. 15, 2005)
    Presents information about Memorial Day, including its significance, origins, and how it is celebrated.
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  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day

    Sheri Dean

    Hardcover (Perfection Learning, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Martin Luther King Jr. believed that all men and women are equal. He spent his life peacefully bringing this message to others. On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we honor this extraordinary leader. Readers will learn about his crusade to ensure that all people were treated equally.
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  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day

    Sheri Dean

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2006)
    Presents information about Martin Luther King Jr. Day, including its significance, origins, and how it is celebrated.
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  • Independence Day

    Sheri Dean

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Introduces the United States' Independence Day, celebrated on the fourth of July, and describes the history of the holiday, why it is celebrated, and how it is observed around the country.
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  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day

    Sheri Dean

    Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Dec. 15, 2005)
    Presents information about Martin Luther King Jr. Day, including its significance, origins, and how it is celebrated.
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  • Flag Day

    Sheri Dean

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Introduces Flag Day, explains this holiday's significance and how it is observed, and discusses basic flag etiquette.
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  • Memorial Day

    Sheri Dean

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Leveled Readers, Aug. 15, 2010)
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