fourth of july

A boy and his pet dragon celebrate the Fourth of July by going to the beach, having a picnic, and watching fireworks. Includes reading activities.

An introduction to the Fourth of July holiday, including its history and the various ways in which it has been celebrated.

Joe and his parents go to the Fourth of July parade, and after looking for his Uncle Louie all day, Joe gets a big surprise when the decorated, low rider cars drive past.

As the tall ships sail into New York Harbor to celebrate the Fourth of July, a bald eagle soars in the sky overhead, a regal symbol with shining armor and eyes like canary diamonds.

Eloise, a little girl who lives at the Plaza, has a grand time at the Fourth of July parade with her nanny.

When her town hosts a Fourth of July cake competition, Donna Rae tries to bake the best cake ever, but with every patriotic confection she makes, something goes wrong.

The thirteen colonies unite in the desire for independence, select Thomas Jefferson to write the Declaration of Independence, and carry the news of independence across the colonial settlements.

A brief introduction to the history of Independence Day and how and why it is celebrated.

Explains the origin and meaning of the American Independence Day and describes some of the ways in which this holiday has been celebrated.

Defines or explains various words commonly associated with Independence Day, such as "barbecue, " "fireworks, " and "liberty, " and gives their origin or historical background.