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6) Labor day
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Language
English
Description
Examines the history of Labor Day and describes some of the ways that this holiday is celebrated.
8) Memorial Day
Author
Language
English
Description
Examines the history of Memorial Day and describes some of the ways that this holiday is celebrated.
Author
Language
English
Description
The American Holidays and Celebrations series explores some of the most important holidays and celebrations observed in the United States. This series highlights the historical, cultural, social, and political background of each holiday or celebration, while also showcasing the many ways in which it is commemorated across the country.
10) Cinco de Mayo
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Language
English
Description
Introduces the holiday that celebrates the Mexican army's defeat of French forces at La Batalla de Puebla, or the Battle of Puebla, in 1862, highlighting its historical, cultural, social, and political background.
12) Ramadan
Author
Series
Publisher
Weigl Publishers
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Description
Learn about this Muslim holiday.
13) Thanksgiving Day
Author
Series
Publisher
Weigl Pub
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Description
Explains the historical, cultural, social, and political background of Thanksgiving and how it is celebrated.
15) Columbus Day
Author
Publisher
Lerner
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
Provides information about explorer Christopher Columbus, and explains why Americans celebrate Columbus Day.
16) Flag Day
Author
Publisher
Lerner
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
Simple text and photographs introduce the history and traditions of Flag Day in the United States which commemorates the adoption of the U.S. flag.
17) Juneteenth
Author
Publisher
Lerner
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
Simple text, photographs, and illustrations introduce Juneteenth, the American holiday which honors African-American heritage and commemorates the abolition of slavery.
18) Labor Day
Author
Publisher
Lerner
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
Simple text, photographs, and illustrations introduce the history and traditions of Labor Day in the United States.
19) Thanksgiving
Author
Publisher
Lerner
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
Simple text, photographs, and illustrations introduce the history and traditions of Thanksgiving.
20) Independence Day
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Language
English
Description
A basic overview of Independence Day for emergent readers. Color photographs reflect the short, easy-to-understand sentences that improve vocabulary and comprehension.
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