Potter, Jonathan

In this book, readers will learn about the origins of Independence Day, also known as the Fourth of July, and the many ways people celebrate it across the country today.

"Independence Day is a holiday known for the . . . ways in which people choose to celebrate, parades, cookouts, and fireworks. To many, the holiday is known simply as the Fourth of July. Some readers may not know the reasons we celebrate this holiday. What is the significance of celebrating on this specific date? What exactly happened on July 4, 1776? With accessible vocabulary and . . . photographs, this book will teach readers about the history behind the holiday, and the different ways that families across the country celebrate Independence Day"--Provided by publisher.

Text and illustrations provide an introduction to crabs, discussing their life cycle, habitat, diet, and more.

"People love to hunt turkey. In fact, turkey hunting is second only to deer hunting in terms of popularity in the United States. Young hunters will learn how to track and hunt turkeys in this fun, easy-to-read book. Reluctant readers will enjoy this high-interest topic. Color photos fill each page and help readers connect with the accompanying text. Nonfiction features including a glossary and an index support the Common Core standards for early elementary. Readers will gobble up this book!"--From the publisher's web site.