Memorial Day (Holiday Histories) (Paperback)

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Product Description

It is the last Monday in May and school is closed. But do you know why? It's Memorial Day, of course! Turn the pages of this book to find out: what great idea Abraham Lincoln talked about, how a group of women started a new holiday, who Americans remember on Memorial Day. Each book in the Holiday Histories series describes one of America's holidays or special days. Explore the history of each day and learn the real reason why it is important. Discover what special meaning each day might have for you.

About the Author

Mir Tamim Ansary is a Heinemann-Raintree author. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree (January 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1403489033
• ISBN-13: 978-1403489036
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 7.7 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,643,761 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book for children, December 23, 2001

By	D. Merchant (Ruston, LA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: Memorial Day (Holiday Histories) (Paperback)

The History of Memorial Day is so often overlooked, untaught, misunderstood. This book does an A+ job of teaching our children the history and the meaning of the day. I wish there were more like this. ... Buy. Read. Pass it on to others. Give as a gift. Let us not forget the true meaning of Memorial Day.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!!!!, June 2, 2006

By	Steph "Homeschool Mommy" (Wisconisn) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Memorial Day (Holiday Histories) (Paperback)

This is hands down the best book about Memorial Day for younger children. I have a 6 and 5 yo and they got so much out of this book. The wording was so much better than the ones I found at the local library. It discusses the Civil War a lot so you can use it again when that topic is introduced. I homeschool and I found this to be an excellent source of info!