Describes the history of the first Thanksgiving, when the Wampanoag and the English settlers broke bread together.

On September 17 every year, we remember the signing of the Constitution by our Founders who worked hard to secure our freedoms. We also celebrate those who pledge their allegiance and become U.S. citizens.

Everyone loves celebrating Labor Day weekend-it's the "last hurrah" of summer, with parades and picnics and fun. But on the first Monday of September, we remember the true meaning of the holiday: to celebrate and honor all the workers in our American labor force, especially those who fight for safe work places and fair pay.

Explores the history of voting in the United States and explains why voting is so important.

"When the calendar changes from one year to the next, people like to celebrate! But there's more to New Year's than counting down to midnight. Find out why the calendar starts on January 1, and learn about people from other parts of the world who have brought there own calendars and New Year's traditions to America."--Back cover.

Every 4th of July, we celebrate the United States of America, the "land of the free." Learn the story of our country's beginnings and how our courageous Founding Fathers broke away from royal rule with the Declaration of Independence.