Includes glossary. Includes bibliographical references (p. 23) and index.
Contents:
Meet the shamrock! - What are shamrocks? - Why are shamrocks green? - What is St. Patrick's Day? - Who was St. Patrick? - What did St. Patrick do? - The legend of St. Patrick and the shamrock - Shamrocks today.
Summary:
"This book introduces the tiny green plants known as shamrocks, and explains the customs and origins of St. Patrick's Day as well as how the shamrock became the national symbol of Ireland".
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