""In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history of Thanksgiving, including when, where, and who first celebrated it, its meaning, the traditions associated with it, including giving thanks, celebrating the harvest, and preparing a feast for family and friends, and how it and similar holidays are celebrated in different parts of the world today. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the history behind this popular holiday. A Take a Look! infographic introduces traditional Thanksgiving dishes, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers a map and quick stats on the history of the holiday. Children can learn more about Thanksgiving using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Thanksgiving also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Thanksgiving is part of Jump!'s Holiday History series.""-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.