Author: Julie Murray
Series: Our Nation's Pride
Narrator: Ken Marlow
Unabridged: 0 hr 6 min
Format: Digital Audiobook
Publisher: Findaway
Published: 01/01/2012
Genre: Children & Young Adults Nonfiction - Holidays & Celebrations - Patriotic Holidays
Easy-to-read text paired with colorful photos and informative captions introduces readers to a meaningful US holiday, Veterans Day. Readers will learn about the 1918 armistice and the holiday’s evolution from Armistice Day to Veterans Day to honor veterans of all wars. Associated symbols such as red poppies and the US flag are explained, as well as traditions including parades and ceremonies. The Arlington National Cemetery’s Veterans Day ceremony is described, as well as the Tomb of the Unknowns. Also mentioned are other countries’ comparable holidays, such as Armistice Day and Remembrance Day. This title concludes with a full page of facts about Veterans Day. Features include a table of contents, a glossary with phonetic spellings, and an index. Buddy BOOKS is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Even robots have birthdays! Celebrate Curiosity and wish happy birthday to one of NASA's most famous Mars rovers in this beautiful picture book! I know we can't be on the same planet for my birthday, but we can still celebrate together. And what's b...
Every year when families gather for the Passover holiday, the youngest child poses that question as part of the poetic Four Questions near the start of the Seder. The answers are no less than the story of a people bound in slavery, their suffering i...
Do you give valentines to your friends or family? Learn about the holiday of love and find out how people show their affection on this special day. Carefully leveled text make this title a helpful introduction to a well-loved holiday. Age-appropriat...
How many candles will be on your birthday cake this year? What flavor of cake will you eat? Learn all about cakes you can enjoy on your special day.
How do you celebrate your birthday? Do you have a party? Do you go out to eat? Learn all about fun things to do on your special day.
Do you crack open a pinata on your birthday? Do you eat long noodles? Learn all about different birthday customs of children around the world.
Join a group of families as they follow Rabbi Jamie into Moab, Utah to celebrate a most unusual Passover seder in the desert.
Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about why and how we celebrate Halloween. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills.
What kind of games will you play at your birthday party? From musical chairs to sack racing, games make birthdays fun. Learn about indoor and outdoor games to play on your special day.