Celebrate Independence Day: With Parades, Picnics, and Fireworks

By Deborah Heiligman

Book Overview

Strike up the band, pack a picnic, and enjoy the fireworks. Celebrate Independence Day takes a nationwide perspective on the joy of America's biggest party. All the history and culture of Independence Day is here, along with fun facts, an all-American recipe, a locator map for every photo and a complete resource guide. Deborah Heiligman's rich narrative evokes the patriotic flavor of the Fourth--and explains its associations with liberty and democracy. The text also looks at how people from other nations celebrate their independence days, and includes an expert consultant's note.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1426300743
• ISBN13: 9781426300745
• Release Date: May 2007
• Publisher: National Geographic Kids
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.8" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5

Customer Reviews

So close to a great book!

A good book that is close to a great book for children regarding Independence Day in the United States. Wonderful pictures and includes history as well as popular ways to celebrate our country. Includes the Declaration of Independence as part of the story rather than just talking about fireworks as so many children's books do. My only disappointment in this book is in the back, under the heading of "Just the Facts". For "What:" Independence day is defined as "a cheerful holiday that emphasizes freedom, equality, patriotism, and togetherness", all true and good descriptives of the day and what it feels like and looks like. However, not a great definition of what it actually is: a day to commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence, what that meant, who were the heros who signed, why they signed and why Independence was declared. Must teach our children the full meaning. Since Constitution Day is not usually observed by many Independence Day is also becoming a day to review that foundational document as well. Would still recommend the book as mostly good, just somewhat incomplete in glossary definitions.