Includes bibliographic references (page 23) and index.
Contents:
The thirteen colonies -- Freedom from Great Britain -- Independence begins -- A tradition starts -- A new federal holiday -- Celebrating since 1785 -- A party in the Capital -- Around the world -- You can celebrate!
Summary:
"Going to a fireworks display is a popular way to celebrate the Fourth of July, but why is that? And why do we use July 4 as the day to honor United States independence? These and many other questions about the history of the Fourth of July are answered for curious readers in this fun, patriotic volume."-- provided by publisher.
Series:
History of our holidays GS leveled reader. Social studies
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