Explains how and why Americans celebrate Presidents' Day.

Introduces the history of Veterans' Day and how it is celebrated. Introduce el Día de los Veteranos, su historia y como se celebra.

This reissue of the classic story featuring the vampire rabbit celebrates the book's twentieth anniversary. Includes an essay by co-author James Howe on the origins of "Bunnicula." Though scoffed at by Harold the dog, Chester the cat tries to warn his human family that their foundling baby bunny must be a vampire.

"As one of the most influential leaders of the American civil rights movement in the 1950s and 60s, Martin Luther King, Jr., is a towering figure in U.S. history. Readers will explore King's life, from his boyhood in Atlanta to his triumphant successes in breaking down the barriers of racism and segregation. They will also find out how King was influenced by peaceful leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi and how his words and accomplishments are celebrated...

Provides an introduction to Thanksgiving, the Pilgrims, and how the holiday is celebrated today, with a Thanksgiving activity.

Horrible Harry and the rest of Miss Mackle's class at South School guarantee fun for the holidays. It all starts when Miss Mackle's reading chair collapses while she's in it!

"Provides information about how St. Patrick's Day is celebrated, popular symbols of the holiday, and a brief history. A St. Patrick's Day activity is included"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces Independence Day, discusses the Declaration of Independence, and describes the different ways in which Americans celebrate the holiday, including the foods they eat, parades, and fireworks.

While on a mission to prove to Merlin that they can use magic wisely, Jack and Annie travel to seventeenth-century Venice, Italy, to save the city from disaster. Merlin has asked Jack and Annie to help on another Merlin Mission. This time they head back into history to Venice, Italy, in the 1700s. With the help of some new friends, a research book, and a mysterious rhyme from Merlin, the heroes will save the beautiful city from a flood! Yet another...

Eight-year-old Jack and his younger sister Annie use the magic treehouse to travel back to the Middle Ages, where they explore a castle and are helped by a mysterious knight.