It is the third Monday in January and school is closed. But do you know why? It's Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Turn the pages of this book to find out what dream Dr. King shared with the world, who Mohandas Gandhi was, how one brave woman helped Martin Luth

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It is June 14 and your neighbors all have flags outside their houses. But do you know why? Its Flag Day, of course! Turn the pages of this book to find out: who designed our first flag, what the stars and stripes stand for, how a teacher helped spread the idea of Flag 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....

It is July 4 and you are going to see the fireworks. But do you know why? It's Independence Day! Turn the pages of this book to find out why our country had to win its freedom, what happened on July 4, 1776 that makes this day special, why we watch fireworks on July 4....

It is April 22 and your class it outside cleaning the park. But do you know why? It's Earth Day! Turn the pages of this book to find out what causes air pollution, how a river caught fire in 1969, and what you can do to help Earth everyday....

It is November 11 and school is closed. But do you know why? It's Veterans Day, of course? Turn the pages of this book to find out: why veterans wear flowers on Veterans Day, what happens at the eleventh hour, on the eleventh day, of the eleventh month each year, who were the Axis Powers. 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....

Examines the diversity of peoples who inhabit California, including ethnic groups and immigrants, and profiles such successful Californians as Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Shirley Temple, and Ralph Bunche....

This book contains all kinds of fun and fascinating facts about the regions of California and their valuable resources. You'll find colorful maps that help you locate California's regions and understand their features. You will learn about the many natural

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This book contains all kinds of fascinating, historical facts that tell the story of the state of California. You'll find information about the first people of California and the explorers and settlers who came later. Plus, find out which Californians shap

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Examines the diversity of peoples who inhabit California, including ethnic groups and immigrants, and profiles such successful Californians as Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Shirley Temple, and Ralph Bunche....