The Story of America's Birthday
Title | The Story of America's Birthday PDF eBook |
Author | Patricia A. Pingry |
Publisher | Worthy Kids/Ideals |
Pages | 24 |
Release | 2021-04-20 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9781546015062 |
Teach your little historian about the founding of America with this exciting 200-word board book. This simple, engaging book introduces little ones to the story of the origins of America. Colorful illustrations paired with the toddler-friendly text help to explain the connection between the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution, and today's Fourth of July festivities. Thoroughly researched, historically accurate, and accessible for even the youngest of children, The Story of America's Birthday helps readers understand the reasons we celebrate the birthday of our country every year.
Happy Birthday, America
Title | Happy Birthday, America PDF eBook |
Author | Mary Pope Osborne |
Publisher | Macmillan |
Pages | 40 |
Release | 2005-06 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 9781596430518 |
The whole family joins in a lively small-town celebration of Independence Day, including a parade, a picnic, music, and fireworks. An author's note explains the origin of the celebration of July 4th.
My Little Golden Book About the Statue of Liberty
Title | My Little Golden Book About the Statue of Liberty PDF eBook |
Author | Jen Arena |
Publisher | Golden Books |
Pages | 26 |
Release | 2018-05-08 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1524770337 |
Now the littlest readers can learn about how the Statue of Liberty came to be—and what it means to people all over the world. In this engaging book, preschoolers will learn the fascinating story behind the creation of the Statue of Liberty. Simple words and bright artwork bring to life the story of the people—a professor, a sculptor, a poet, a newspaperman—who helped establish this famous landmark. Little ones will learn that the torch was created first, in time for America's 100th birthday, and displayed in a park. And they'll gain a clear understanding of what the Statue of Liberty has always meant to people around the world. Fun facts, such as how schoolchildren gave their pennies to help pay for the base of the statue, complete this charming nonfiction Little Golden Book.
Happy Birthday, America!
Title | Happy Birthday, America! PDF eBook |
Author | Marsha Wilson Chall |
Publisher | Harper Collins |
Pages | 42 |
Release | 2000-05-03 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0688130518 |
Joined by an army of aunts, uncles, and cousins, 8-year-old Kay and her family celebrate the Fourth of July. From picnic preparations to the final starburst floating down through a midnight blue sky, Chall and Porfirio serve up a happy hometown Independence Day celebration with all the trimmings. Color illustrations.
George Washington's Birthday
Title | George Washington's Birthday PDF eBook |
Author | Margaret McNamara |
Publisher | Schwartz & Wade |
Pages | 41 |
Release | 2012-01-10 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0375844996 |
A perfect picture book biography from award-winning author Margaret McNamara and New Yorker artist Barry Blitt comes this partly true and completely funny story of George Washington's 7th birthday. In this clever approach to history, readers will discover the truths and myths about George Washington. Did George Washington wear a wig? No. Did George Washington cut down a cherry tree? Probably not. Readers young and old who are used to seeing George Washington as an old man, will get a new look at the first president—as a kid. Perfect for classrooms, Presidents' Day, or as a birthday gift.
Jenny's Birthday Book
Title | Jenny's Birthday Book PDF eBook |
Author | Esther Averill |
Publisher | New York Review of Books |
Pages | 48 |
Release | 2005-06-30 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 9781590171547 |
It's a big day for Jenny Linsky, the shy little black cat of Greenwich Village, when her brothers, Checkers and Edward, take her out for her birthday. They pick up her notorious friends along the way, including the twins Romulus and Remus, who have brought a special present, and Pickles, the Fire Cat, who gathers everyone into his red fire truck to take them to the park. There they will invite friends and strangers to share a picnic supper and dance the night away. Join Jenny and her friends in their romp around town in this beautiful birthday story! Ages 4 and up.
A Birthday Cake for George Washington
Title | A Birthday Cake for George Washington PDF eBook |
Author | Ramin Ganeshram |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2016 |
Genre | African Americans |
ISBN | 9780545538237 |
An expoloration of fifty influential and inspirational women who changed the world. Everyone is buzzing about the president's birthday! Especially George Washington's servants who scurry around the kitchen preparing to make this the best celebration ever. Oh, how George Washington loves his cake! And, oh, how he depends on Hercules, his head chef, to make it for him. Hercules, a slave, takes great pride in baking the president's cake. But this year there is one problem--they are out of sugar. This story, told in the voice of Delia, Hercules' young daughter, is based on real events, and underscores the loving exchange between a very determined father and his eager daughter who are faced with an unspoken, bittersweet reality.