presidents' day

Introduces beginning readers to the U.S. celebration of Presidents' Day and shows them different ways it is observed by children, families, and schools.

Contains four stories selected to help children understand and appreciate the February holidays of President's Day, Valentine's Day, and Groundhog Day.

An introduction to Presidents' Day that discusses traditions, special events, and more.

An introduction to Presidents' Day that discusses traditions, special events, and more.

Examines the history of Presidents' Day and describes some of the ways that this holiday is celebrated.

Includes the first two "Stink" stories. The shortest kid in the second grade, James Moody, also known as Stink, learns all about the shortest president of the United States, James Madison, when they celebrate Presidents' Day at school. Seven-year-old Stink Moody, having discovered that he can get free samples by writing letters of complaint to companies, gets so caught up in his letter writing campaign that he misses his best friend's birthday, but he plans a super surprise to make up for his mistake.

Students find out how Presidents Day is celebrated today and learn about the history of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Through stories, songs and crafts, students learn more about how the president is elected, his or her responsibilities, and the nation's most famous home, the White House.

Color photographs and simple text offer information on Presidents' Day, including its origins, when it is held, and how and where it is celebrated.

The stories of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln are told in a single book not only to celebrate the important February holiday but to compare and contrast the lives of these two towering Americans. Black-and-White Photographs, Full-Color Illustrations.

An introduction to Presidents' Day that discusses traditions, special events, and more.