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Discover the reasons why Americans celebrate Independence Day! This book uses intriguing primary source images and documents and simple paragraphs to engage students in reading as they build their social studies content knowledge. For use in the classroom or at home, this Spanish book includes a simple glossary, captions and an index to introduce informational text features to young readers and provide additional reading support.
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El Día de La Independencia is Independence Day is a dual-language English-Spanish picture book that is part of Rola Languages' Spanish Bilingual Holiday Series.
This book introduces vocabulary as well as cultural themes related to Independence Day. Our Spanish Bilingual Holiday Series are enjoyable books that help young learners to become familiar with Spanish vocabulary related to various holidays, helping to improve fluency and encourage cultural...
84) Memorial Day
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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.
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Read along with Disney! Vampirina is excited to run for Class President! She has all kinds of event ideas like a Haunted House fundraiser and a Poltergeist Pizza night. But can she scare up enough votes to win? Follow along with word-for-word narration to find out.
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This high-interest nonfiction book teaches children about United States veterans and how Americans honor them. Students will learn about Veteran's Day, Armistice Day, and more as they increase their academic vocabulary and social studies content knowledge. Featuring primary source images, a table of contents, glossary, and an index, this book has all the tools to keep readers engaged and build literacy skills.
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Great Fun! Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with The Leprechaun's Handbook and Stories - the perfect St. Patrick's Day book for children.Fun Irish Folklore: Stories from Ireland's Wickedest Leprechaun and Top Tips on Becoming a Leprechaun. About The Leprechaun's Handbook and Stories"Every county has its good and evil spirits, and in Ireland, it's the leprechaun. Strange mischievous little men who put superstitious fear into everyone's heart - whether good...
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While military parents are away serving and protecting, their children are at home, taking care of themselves and each other.
April 15 is Purple Up! Day-a day when Americans around the world recognize and celebrate the children who make sacrifices along with their military parents. Classmates mix the colors of the different military branches to create banners that say, "Thank you for your service!"
90) Juneteenth
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In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history of Juneteenth, including when, where, and who first celebrated Emancipation Day, its meaning, the traditions associated with it, and how African American people around the United States celebrate independence today. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the history behind this important holiday that freed enslaved people.
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When Virginia, age 10, asks her grandfather, "who fired the first fireworks for independence?" the answer he gives is as surprising as it is delightful. First Fireworks for Independence takes young readers on a sparkling journey to Virginia, Philadelphia, Boston, New York, Washington D.C., and Charleston, South Carolina.
Discover the story behind the tradition of launching fireworks for July 4 and the mysterious identity of Virginia's grandfather....
92) Halloween
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This book introduces readers to the history, meaning, traditions, and celebrations of Halloween. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
93) Independence Day
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In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history of America's independence, including when, where, and who first celebrated the Fourth of July, its meaning, the traditions associated with it, and how countries around the world celebrate their own independence. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the history behind this popular holiday.
A Take a Look! infographic highlights...
94) Cinco de Mayo
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Cinco de Mayo, or the Fifth of May, honors an important battle fought by the Mexican army in 1862. On this day, people celebrate with Mexican food, music, and dancing. Sing along as you explore Holidays in Rhythm and Rhyme!
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Just how far will Ellie May go to be chosen as class flag leader during the exciting week leading up to Presidents' Day?
Quirky and funny, second-grader Ellie May enjoys learning about US presidents. But she absolutely loves the idea of being class flag leader during the week before Presidents' Day. Tired of not being chosen to hold the flag, she makes it her mission to finally get picked. Along the way, Ellie May ends up karate chopping the class...
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Bright piñatas, colorful costumes, festive parades-colors are everywhere during Cinco de Mayo! This book explores the customs and culture that make Cinco de Mayo a joyous celebration full of color. Crayola ® colors and a reproducible coloring page inspire readers to notice and celebrate the colors of their world.
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This is the seventh book in a 12 book Bedside Story Collection Series spanning across the 12 months of the year. Each of the 12 bedside stories is reprinted in color from the author's black and white third edition book Twelve Upon A Time. Each monthly story is unique and illustrated by the original drawings of children whose interpretation of the words can only be seen through their eyes. This July bedside story is entitled Furly and Kurly Color the...
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Classic Americana and patriotism meet in this picture book version of the beloved song "America the Beautiful."
Katharine Lee Bates's timeless and beloved poem alongside art by award-winning author and artist Wendell Minor, capturing the magnificent beauty of the United States. Celebrate America's ideals of togetherness and marvel at classic illustrations of her natural and historical wonders: from Yosemite National Park and the Garden of the Gods...
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Join Francis Scott Key on the choppy waters of the Chesapeake Bay in this stunning picture book that transports readers to one of the most important days in U.S. history. Gorgeous illustrations and a gripping account bring to life the perilous yet triumphant day during the War of 1812 that inspired Mr. Key to pen the words to America's national anthem. The text is brought to life by GRAMMY® nominated country music singer and songwriter Jo De Messina,...
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