memorial day

Explains why Americans celebrate Memorial Day and how they honor those who have fought and died for the country.

An introduction to Memorial Day that discusses special events, traditions, symbols, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

An introduction to Memorial Day that discusses special events, traditions, symbols, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Discusses the history of Memorial Day, describes how it is celebrated, and includes a related song, activity, and recipe. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Discusses the history of Memorial Day, describes how it is celebrated, and includes a related song, activity, and recipe. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Memorial Day. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--.

Shares the origins of Memorial Day and the way it is often observed.

Photographs and simple text in English and Spanish describe the history of Memorial Day, and looks at some of the ways in which the holiday is observed.

Young readers will learn about this American holiday and the ways people celebrate it.

Easy-to-follow bilingual text in English and Spanish explains the origins of this special day, as well as the ways in which Americans use the day to take pride in their fallen soldiers.