Celebrate America: Learning About the U.S.a Through Crafts & Activities (Williamson Little Hands Series) (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 5–Symbols, great places, history, traditions, and holidays are introduced along with related crafts. Ideas include many paper, glue, and crayon projects, some scientific observations such as making a mini-waterfall to understand Niagara Falls, historical games, and an assembly line to celebrate Henry Ford. Pen-and-ink cartoons often illustrate finished products. Teachers and parents looking for material to extend the study of American history will find both the text and projects useful.–Kathryn Kosiorek, Cuyahoga County Public Library, Brooklyn, OH
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Product Description

A celebration of America's history, geography, heritage & symbols - just perfect for our youngest Americans! Kids celebrate America and find meaning: in our celebrations and remembrances: Independence Day, Martin Luther King Day, Labor Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving, Presidents' Day, Flag Day; in our diversity and in our history: Native Americans, the Revolutionary War, Early Settlers, the Westward Movement, the Civil War, the Industrial Revolution, the Civil Rights Movement; and in our values and our cherished freedoms: Democracy, Freedom of Speech, Religion & the Press, Right to Vote, Equal Rights & Opportunities for All Citizens. Also finds meaning in our monuments, geography, and symbols of our country's values: Niagara Falls, Golden Gate Bridge, Grand Canyon, Mount Rushmore, American Flag, American Bald Eagle, Liberty Bell, Statue of Liberty, White House; and in the powerful words that give our lives meaning: Pledge of Allegiance, Bill of Rights, "I have a Dream," "Ask what you can do for your country," Declaration of Independence, Constitution.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Williamson Publishing Company (April 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1885593937
• ISBN-13: 978-1885593931
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #618,278 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Big ideas for little kids!, May 12, 2004

By A Customer

I've always wondered how to teach about the USA in a meaningful way to my first graders. Now I've got this outstanding guide. Activities are "cute" without being shallow. It's got history, geography, American symbols, principles and values. What a great resource!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars American values for little Americans, September 3, 2005

By	Sara Dodds (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews

I love this book! It gets at the heart of American values without being preachy. The ideas are very accessable to young kids. Our family is having a ball with this.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun way to learn about American history!, March 23, 2009

By	Cherub (Hamilton Ohio) - See all my reviews

This book is really great. It has the best little activities that are really fun and informative! We use it for homeschool and I love it. It would work just as well for puplic school. I really do recomend this book