Carolrhoda on my own books

When Rena gets lost at the 1909 White House Easter egg roll, a guard takes her to meet President William Taft.

Relates the story of the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus and gives the history of Columbus Day.

Describes the way in which the new year is celebrated throughout the world, often on days other than January 1.

Explains the customs and traditions connected with the merry pranks of April fooling, and provides several versions of how April Fools' Day came about.

Brimhall receives a bicycle for his birthday but is ashamed to admit that he doesn't know how to ride it.

A history of the postal service describing ways mail has been sent over the years.

Describes the various boats used in ancient Egypt.

Explains why and how we celebrate Memorial Day, the last Monday in May, a day set aside to honor those who have fought and died in the nation's wars.

Reconstructs a possible mission of the fourteen-year-old spy who carried messages to George Washington's camp in the buttons of his coat during the Revolutionary War.

Explains the origins of Valentine's Day and describes the traditions with which the special day is celebrated.