My Fourth Of July

My Fourth of July

My Fourth of July is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, addressing Literacy.RI.1.5 and Literacy.L.1.1. Large color photographs of fireworks, traditional American cooking, patriotic parades, and family get-togethers along with narrative nonfiction text teach students about the history behind this national holiday. Readers learn about the many activities that typically take place on this festive July day. This book should be paired with “Our Country's Holidays" (9781448888337) from the Rosen Common Core Readers Program to provide the alternative point of view on the same topic.

The Fourth of July Encyclopedia

This is the first comprehensive reference work on America's Independence Day. Bringing attention to persons, places, and events of historical significance, the book focuses on the Fourth of July as it has been commemorated over the span of more than two centuries, starting with the first celebrations: public readings of the Declaration of Independence that occurred within days of its signing. Biographical sketches feature presidents (and how each celebrated the Fourth) and other politicians, famous soldiers, educators, engineers, scientists, athletes, musicians, and literary figures. Other topics include parks, monuments and statues dedicated on the Fourth; famous speeches and the personalities behind their stories; and general subjects of interest including education, abolition, temperance, African Americans, Native Americans, wars, transportation and holiday catastrophes.

The Fourth of July