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Thanksgiving: The True Story

by Penny Colman

Hardcover, 2008

Tags

NCSS Standards Theme--Culture, NCSS Standards Theme--Individuals-Groups-Institutions, NCSS Standards Theme--Power-Authority-Governance, NCSS Standards Theme--Civic Ideals and Practices, History-Life and Culture in the Americas, Reading Level-Primary (K-2)Reading Level-Intermediate (3-5)Reading Level-Middle (6-8)H, Reading Level-Primary (K-2), Reading Level-Intermediate (3-5), Reading Level-Middle (6-8)H

Genres

Collection

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People

Publication

Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) (2008), Edition: First, 160 pages

Description

Describes the history and activities of the American holiday of Thanksgiving Day. Examines numerous competing claims for the first Thanksgiving, including the traditional story of the feast shared by the Pilgrims and Native Americans in 1621 in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Paints a fascinating picture of the holiday and its changing meanings throughout American history.

Awards

NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People (2009)

Language

Original language

English

Pages

160

Physical description

160 p.; 10 inches

ISBN

0805082298 / 9780805082296

DDC/MDS

394.2649

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