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Thanksgiving : The True Story by Penny Colman (2008, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Holt & Company, Henry
ISBN-10
0805082298
ISBN-13
9780805082296
eBay Product ID (ePID)
64034523

Product Key Features

Book Title
Thanksgiving : the True Story
Number of Pages
160 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2008
Topic
Holidays & Celebrations, Holidays & Celebrations / Thanksgiving, Social Science / Customs, Traditions, Anthropology
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction, Young Adult Nonfiction
Author
Penny Colman
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
16.9 Oz
Item Length
9.5 in
Item Width
7.6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Young Adult Audience
LCCN
2007-046943
Dewey Edition
22
Grade From
Fifth Grade
Dewey Decimal
394.2649
Grade To
Eleventh Grade
Synopsis
Every year on the fourth Thursday of November, Americans celebrate with a Thanksgiving meal. But what is the origin of this tradition? Did it really begin when the Pilgrims and Native Americans got together in 1621 in Plymouth,Massachusetts? In her signature narrative nonfiction style, Penny Colman paints a fascinating picture of this cherished American holiday. She examines numerous Thanksgiving claims which were antecedents to the national holiday we celebrate today, raises the turkey question--does everyone eat turkey on Thanksgiving?--and shows Sarah Josepha Hale's instrumental role in establishing the holiday. Get ready to delve into the rich past of Thanksgiving in an enlightening history that uncovers the true story. Thanksgiving is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year., Every year on the fourth Thursday of November, Americans celebrate with a Thanksgiving meal. But what is the origin of this tradition? Did it really begin when the Pilgrims and Native Americans got together in 1621 in Plymouth, Massachusetts? In her signature narrative nonfiction style, Penny Colman paints a fascinating picture of this cherished American holiday. She examines numerous Thanksgiving claims which were antecedents to the national holiday we celebrate today, raises the turkey question--does everyone eat turkey on Thanksgiving?--and shows Sarah Josepha Hale's instrumental role in establishing the holiday. Get ready to delve into the rich past of Thanksgiving in an enlightening history that uncovers the true story. Thanksgiving is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year., Welcome to Our Discovery Island , a six-level primary series that engages children in 21st century learning. Children uncover clues and solve mysteries as they learn English. Whole learner: Adventures on themed islands develop cognitive, emotional, and social skills. Authenticity: Children are safe, absorbed and happy playing and practising in the online world Repetition: Songs, chants, and games reinforce essential vocabulary and grammar practice Motivation: Stories, characters, and activities engage learners. Our Discovery Island is a groundbreaking new course that makes learning English an exciting and engaging experience. www.pearsonELT.com/ourdiscoveryisland
LC Classification Number
GT4975.C55 2008