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Veterans Day

2016
Discusses the history of Veterans Day, describes how it is celebrated, and includes a related poem, activity, and recipe.

Memorial Day, Veterans Day

2004
Join kids at the community center as they discover the meaning of these days that commemorate service men and women who died to preserve freedom. Learn through songs, stories, crafts and interviews with veterans. Visit Arlington National Cemetery and a local community parade to show how to pay respect to those who served in the U.S. armed forces.

Remembering our heroes

Veterans Day
2015
Introduces Veterans Day, explaining its important to honor veterans, the historical events behind it, how it became a holiday, and how it is observed.

Veterans Day

2016
Introduces the holiday of Veterans Day and why it is celebrated in the United States, including its significance, origins, and traditions.

Granddad Bud

a Veterans Day story
2010
Sharon Ferry discusses the meaning of Veterans Day by telling the story of her granddad.

Veterans day

Introduces young readers to the history and traditions associated with Veterans Day.

What is Veterans Day?

Explains the meaning of Veteran's Day and how people celebrate it. Features color photographs, easy-to-follow text, a glossary, a list of further resources, and an index.

November

An introduction to some of the characters, events, and activities of November.

Let's celebrate Veterans Day

2014
Explores the various branches of the military to discover who veterans are and why we celebrate them.

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