presidents' day

An introduction to Presidents' Day that discusses traditions, special events, and more.

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

Includes the first two "Stink" stories. The shortest kid in the second grade, James Moody, also known as Stink, learns all about the shortest president of the United States, James Madison, when they celebrate Presidents' Day at school. Seven-year-old Stink Moody, having discovered that he can get free samples by writing letters of complaint to companies, gets so caught up in his letter writing campaign that he misses his best friend's birthday, but he plans a super surprise to make up for his mistake.

Color photographs and simple text offer information on Presidents' Day, including its origins, when it is held, and how and where it is celebrated.

The stories of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln are told in a single book not only to celebrate the important February holiday but to compare and contrast the lives of these two towering Americans. Black-and-White Photographs, Full-Color Illustrations.

An introduction to Presidents' Day that discusses traditions, special events, and more.

Introduces young readers to the history and traditions associated with Presidents' Day.

Introduces Presidents' Day, explaining the historical events behind it, how it became a holiday, and how it is observed.

The shortest kid in the second grade, James Moody, also known as Stink, learns all about the shortest president of the United States, James Madison, when they celebrate Presidents' Day at school.

Caleb has a hard time coming up with a way to symbolize patriotism for Presidents' Day until he realizes that his dad, who is away from home in the military, is what patriotism is all about.