General & Miscellaneous Holidays, Presidents & Politics (U.S.), Reference - General & Miscellaneous, U.S. Holidays, United States - Patriotism, Politics & Government - United States
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Synopsis
It is the last Monday in May and school is closed. But do you know why? It's Memorial Day, of course! Turn the pages of this book to find out: what great idea Abraham Lincoln talked about, how a group of women started a new holiday, who Americans remember on Memorial Day. Each book in the Holiday Histories series describes one of America's holidays or special days. Explore the history of each day and learn the real reason why it is important. Discover what special meaning each day might have for you.Editorials
Criticas
Gr 1-3-These books have a polished and up-to-date look. The author explains why the United States celebrates various national holidays and gives brief details about the events and personalities honored in each of these observances. Although El dia de los presidentes naively explains that the Civil War was singularly about slavery, the other details in the books seem accurate, diverse, and less regionalistic. The strength of the books lies in their visual impact. The photographs in El dia de accion de gracias show diverse families enjoying a turkey meal. These titles provide enough information for beginning readers. They may even prove useful for high-interest/low-reading-level audiences. The only drawback is the titles use English capitalization conventions rather than the appropriate Spanish system. Overall, the books are easy to use and the information is accessible and accurate. Joel Bangilan, Houston P.L., TX Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.Book Details
Published
June 20, 2026
Publisher
Heinemann-Raintree
Pages
32
Format
Binding
ISBN
9781432919351