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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...

"Read about the dragon parade, the holiday's beginnings, symbols and beliefs, and celebrating the New Year"-- Provided by publisher.

Describes the history, customs, meaning, and celebration of Thanksgiving

Simple text and photographs describe and illustrate the holiday that was created in 1966 to honor African Americans.

"This newly revised edition of Visiting a Village is an ideal introduction to understanding the concept of community. Children will learn how the people in early communities worked together with a spirit of cooperation by trading their goods and services with each other. Knowing about what they might see on their first visit to an historic site will help spark a child's curiosity. In this book, they will meet such individuals as: the miller, the sawyer,...

"Inspired by a true story, Love Around the World is the beautiful and heartwarming adventure of two women's journey to marry each other in every country where same-sex marriage is legal"--Amazon.

"No question goes unanswered in this important book about being gay. All the basics--and not-so-basics--are covered in more than one hundred questions asked by real teens."--Amazon.com.