Other editions of book Memorial Day

Many people have given their lives to protect the United States of America. Memorial Day, celebrated on the last Monday of May, is the day Americans honor those who have sacrificed their lives for their country. This title offers facts about the history and traditions of this important holiday for beginning readers. Simple information text introduces key details of holidays. Text/photo correspondence aids in learning key details of text. Well-organized chapters help students identify primary details. Photo labels visually define glossary terms and other important words. Maps highlight the places where the holidays began or are celebrated the most. ""How to Say"" sidebars introduce cultural words and offer pronunciations. Activity pages invite further learning about holidays traditions (recipes, crafts, etc.) Table of contents, glossary, index are also included.