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America's Federal Holidays: The True Story
SKU
012724
ISBN
9781494258474
Grade 6-AD
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Charlotte Mason
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Description
There's a reason behind each of our Federal holidays, but once you get past the “biggies" – July 4th or Christmas – most of us are a little blank on the “why" of these holidays. This full-color, well-illustrated book will change that and provide an enjoyable family supplemental study at the same time. There is a four-page lesson for eleven holidays (New Year's Day, MLK Jr. Day, Inauguration Day, George Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas). Lessons provide history and background information in a read-aloud essay. Primary source information is included. A set of 10 text-dependent questions can be used for discussion or assignments (no answer key). A final section is for “Research and Analysis." While the textual information is appropriate for a wide age range, research and writing projects are designed for older students (6th and up). 59 pgs, pb.
Publisher's Description of America's Federal Holidays: The True Story
Americans have forgotten the meaning behind its federal holidays. In efforts to revise our country's history and to increase our leisure time, our federal holidays have lost their power. We don't appreciate the peaceful passing of power from one party to another that takes place on Inauguration Day. We don't recall who inspired Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We overlook the courage and perseverance of George Washington, the Father of Our Country. Independence Day has become a day of fireworks and feasts, instead of a remembrance of liberty and sacrifices. Memorial Day and Labor Day have become a way to mark the beginning and ending of summer. Christopher Columbus has moved from a place of honor, to dislike, to ignorance in the minds of most. Many schoolchildren falsely believe the first Thanksgiving was held so the Pilgrims could thank the Indians. And Christmas, an official federal holiday, is a word that is not even uttered in public places for fear of offending someone. America's Federal Holidays, The True Story© promotes the heroic people and events that are the reason for America's federal holidays. This book will encourage Americans to appreciate the shared history of our people, understand the meaning behind each day, and strengthen our citizens and our republic.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Classical Historian |
| Grades: | 6-AD |
| ISBN: | 9781494258474 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.25 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.5 |
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