presidents' day

In February, the first-graders in Mrs. Connor's class present facts about the presidents.

Provides a brief history of Presidents' Day, discussing the holiday's origins and traditions. Also discusses the lives and presidencies of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Includes a craft, a recipe, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to Presidents' Day through simple, predictable text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.

"Speeches, flags, and past presidents--the patriotic fun of Presidents' Day symbols and traditions shine in this leveled reader. A search-and-find feature reinforces key vocabulary for early readers"--Provided by publisher.

"It's Presidents' Day, and all the students in Miss Maxwell's classroom are choosing their special projects. Classroom pets Fergus and Zeke want to participate, too! Zeke appoints himself president of their cage. But the power goes a bit to his head, and his "leading" and "supervising" leave Fergus to do all the work. Will these two mice be able to agree on what makes a good president-and a good friend-in time to turn in their project with the rest of the class? Humorously illustrated and sprinkled with presidential trivia, this fifth title in the delightful series is a winning candidate.".

"The third Monday in February is a time to honor the presidents of the United States. This book discusses the origins of Presidents' Day and offers young readers creative ways to celebrate the fun of this patriotic day"--Provided by publisher.

Presidents' Day celebrates the birthdays of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and all U.S. presidents. Some people go to parades, visit historical sites, or read books about presidents, and others dress up in costumes.

A.J. and Andrea represent Ella Mentry during the Presidents' Day challenge against Dirk School in the hope of winning a top-secret prize.

In this book, readers will learn about the history of the role of president of the United States, highlights particularly influential presidents of the past, and how different families like to celebrate Presidents' Day.

"The United States may be a relatively young country, but in just over 240 years of independence, the United States has had more than 40 presidents. Being president isn't an easy job, so every year we take a day to celebrate and honor the presidents of past and present. This . . . book teaches readers more about the history of the role of president of the United States and highlights . . . influential presidents of the past. Colorful images help readers explore how different families like to celebrate Presidents' Day"--Amazon.