Celebrations

Memorial Day by Robin Nelson

A simple introduction to why and how we celebrate Memorial Day. Color photographs reflect the short, easy-to-understand sentences that improve vocabulary and comprehension.

Arbor Day (Paperback) by Lynn Peppas

Arbor Day is held on the last Friday of April across the United States. Observers are encouraged to plant trees across the nation and remember the importance of forests and the environment. Young readers will learn about the importance of environmental...

Mothers Day and Other Family Days (Paperback) by Reagan Miller

Mothers Day, Fathers Day, and Grandparents Day are special days in which we show our appreciation for the wonderful people in our families. This book shows how these and other days are celebrated here in North America and around the world. Young readers...

Happy Birthday! (Paperback) by Robert Walker

How do you celebrate the day you were born? In North America, children invite their friends and families to birthday parties where they play games and eat birthday cake. Some other countries have different birthday traditions. Learn how birthdays are...

Groundhog Day (Paperback) by Lynn Peppas

Will he or won't he see his shadow? That's the big question on Groundhog Day, an annual winter event on February 2nd to predict how soon spring will arrive. Young readers will learn about the ceremonies and traditions that take place on this special day...

Christmas (Paperback) by Molly Aloian

Hang the stockings and sings some carolsit's Christmas time! Come inside and learn all about this popular seasonal celebration, from its ancient Christian roots to the holiday extravaganza it has become today. Young readers will learn all about Christmas

Groundhog Day by Gail Gibbons

Every February 2, people all across the country wonder about the groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil. Will he see his shadow on that day or won't he? Will spring come early or late? Here is information about Groundhog Day, its origins, and the animal at the...

Halloween Is… by Gail Gibbons

This companion to "Christmas Is . . ." features whimsical illustrations that depict everything that's Halloween--from glowing jack-o'-lanterns to trick-or-treating. Full color.

Christmas Is… by Gail Gibbons

Christmas is many things to many people. It celebrates the birth of the Christ child. It is also Saint Nicholas and Santa Claus, angels, lights, Christmas trees, cards, carols, presents, and prayers. Christmas is . . . peace, love, and joy.

Haunted Houses by Alex Summers

Looks into the paranormal activity of haunted houses around the world

If You Were a Kid at the First Thanksgiving by Melissa Sarno

As one of the few young children living in the Plymouth colony, Miles Allterton is always looking to make new friends. In a nearby Wampanoag settlement, a girl named Aquina wants to hunt with her father and brothers. When the two children meet during...

Veterans Day by Meredith Dash

This title will familiarize readers with Veterans Day by explaining the "whos, whats, and whys" of it. Complete with a More Facts section and bolded glossary terms. Young readers will gather basic information about Veterans Day through easy-to-read text...