Let's Celebrate Veterans Day


Book Description

Who is a veteran? By exploring the kinds of work that men and women do as they serve in the five branches of the military, we can better appreciate our veterans. And we discover some of the many reasons we honor and celebrate them each year on November 11.




Why Do We Celebrate Veterans Day?


Book Description

For almost 100 years, the United States has set aside a special day to honor its veterans. This holiday is a chance for the rest of the country to appreciate and remember all the military personnel, both alive and dead, that have fought to protect the United States from domestic and foreign threats. Readers will learn that it's important to recognize and be thankful for our nation's veterans. These people are willing to sacrifice their well-being for the sake of the entire country. This book features eye-catching photographs, accessible language perfect beginning readers, and a picture glossary to help develop expanding vocabularies.




Veterans Day


Book Description

This holiday is a salute to the men and women who have served in the United States military, both in times of war and times of peace. It is a day to express thanks for their willingness to wear the uniform. Through this book, kids will deepen their respect for and understanding of the armed forces.




Celebrate Veterans Day


Book Description

"Discusses the history and importance of Veterans Day, as well as ways that Americans celebrate it"--Provided by publisher.




What Is Veterans Day?


Book Description

This easy-to-read book is perfect for nonfiction reading or read-aloud. Readers will enjoy a hands-on activity and make a thank-you poster for the veterans in their community.




Veterans: Heroes in Our Neighborhood


Book Description

A boy asks his father for help after his teacher asks each of her pupils to name a veteran whom he or she knows. The boy soon discovers that many of the familiar people who work in his neighborhood are heroes who have served in the country's military.




Veterans Day


Book Description

This title will familiarize readers with Veterans Day by explaining the "whos, whats, and whys" of it. Complete with a More Facts section and bolded glossary terms. Young readers will gather basic information about Veterans Day through easy-to-read text alongside compelling and historical photographs. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.




Presidents’ Day


Book Description

Presidents’ Day was established back in 1880 to honor George Washington, the first president of the United States. Over the years, it has become a holiday to celebrate the careers of many of America’s other illustrious commanders in chief. Simple text explains the origins and history of the holiday while photographs present the many ways people celebrate our nation’s leaders on this one special day.




Veteran's Day


Book Description

In Veterans Day, early readers will learn about the American holiday of Veterans Day and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this unique holiday.




The Veterans Day Visitor


Book Description

Emily's Pop-Pop is shocked when he hears that Emily and Vincetta Louise don't know what a veteran is. With Veterans Day coming up, he volunteers to talk to their class about the holiday and the people it honors. But Emily is worried. Pop-Pop sometimes falls asleep at the strangest times. What if he falls asleep in front of the whole class? Everyone would laugh! Vinni and Emily come up with a plan. With so much to learn, they have to make sure that no one sleeps through this Veterans Day!