American celebrations

Columbus Day is a time to celebrate the landing of the first Europeans in the Americas. From the landing of Columbus in 1492 to celebrations across the country today, Columbus Day provides an in-depth and informative overview of the holiday. www.av2books.com (book code W515378, security question "Spain".

Explores the history and purpose of Election Day and describes the U.S.'s election process.

Discusses the history of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, describes how it is celebrated, and includes a related speech, activity, and recipe.

Discusses the history of Presidents' Day, describes how it is celebrated, and includes a related speech, activity, and recipe.

Describes the origin of the Muslim holiday Ramadan and explains how it is celebrated, discussing fasting, prayer, the Koran, and the festival Eid al-Fitr; and includes two crafts and a recipe.

Discusses the history, significance, and traditions of the Mexican holiday.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a time to remember the work of this well-known defender of civil rights. From the first celebration in 1986 to celebrations across the country today, Martin Luther King Jr. Day provides an in-depth and informative overview of the holiday.

Examines the history of Presidents' Day and describes some of the ways that this holiday is celebrated.

Discusses the history of Veterans Day, describes how it is celebrated, and includes a related poem, activity, and recipe.

Independence Day is a time for the people of the United States to celebrate their freedom. From the earliest inhabitants of this land to today, the Independence Day AV2 media enhanced book provides and in-depth and informative overview of the holiday.