Celebrating U.S. holidays

Young readers will explore the history of Labor Day and the different ways families celebrate this holiday.

Young readers will explore the history of Thanksgiving and the different ways families celebrate this holiday.

"The United States may be a relatively young country, but in just over 240 years of independence, the United States has had more than 40 presidents. Being president isn't an easy job, so every year we take a day to celebrate and honor the presidents of past and present. This . . . book teaches readers more about the history of the role of president of the United States and highlights . . . influential presidents of the past. Colorful images help readers explore how different families like to celebrate Presidents' Day"--Amazon.

"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.

Young readers will learn about the history of Columbus Day and why it is celebrated.

"The United States may be a relatively young country, but in just over 240 years of independence, the United States has had more than 40 presidents. Being president isn't an easy job, so every year we take a day to celebrate and honor the presidents of past and present. This . . . book teaches readers more about the history of the role of president of the United States and highlights . . . influential presidents of the past. Colorful images help readers explore how different families like to celebrate Presidents' Day"--Amazon.

"Each year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day serves as a reminder of the life and work of one of America's . . . civil rights activists. In this . . . book, readers will learn about the importance of the civil rights movement and why we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day"--Provided by publisher.

Young readers will learn about the history of Columbus Day and why it is celebrated.

"On the last Monday of May each year, people around the country gather and remember the men and women who've died while serving in the U.S. military. This . . . book encourages readers to reflect on the sacrifices military personnel make to protect our country. This book also covers the different types of celebrations that people have each year"--Provided by publisher.

For almost 100 years, the United States has set aside a special day to honor its veterans. This holiday is a chance for the rest of the country to appreciate and remember all the military personnel, both alive and dead, that have fought to protect the United States from domestic and foreign threats. Readers will learn that it's important to recognize and be thankful for our nation's veterans. These people are willing to sacrifice their well-being for the sake of the entire country. This book features eye-catching photographs, accessible language perfect beginning readers, and a picture glossary to help develop expanding vocabularies.