American holidays

Explores the history and purpose of Election Day, describes the U.S.'s election process, and includes activities, a short quiz, and a recipe.

Explains the American holiday of Veterans Day, which honors American soldiers who serve or have served in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.

Discusses the history of Memorial Day, describes how it is celebrated, and includes a related song, activity, and recipe. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Examines the history of Presidents' Day and describes some of the ways that this holiday is celebrated. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Introduces young readers to the history and traditions associated with Thanksgiving.

Simple text and photographs introduce the Presidents' Day holiday as well as Presidents Washington and Lincoln for whom it is named.

Introduces young readers to the history and traditions associated with Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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

Simple text and photographs introduce Christopher Columbus and the Columbus Day holiday.

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