Veterans Day - Library Binding

by Josephine Larsen (Author)

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history of Veterans Day, including how and why it became a holiday after World War I, and what people do to celebrate and honor U.S. veterans today. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the history behind this popular holiday.

A Take a Look! infographic timeline shows when Veterans Day became a holiday and what events in history led to its creation. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers quick stats of the holiday and a map that shows where larger U.S. celebrations are held. Children can learn more about Veterans Day using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Veterans Day also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.

Veterans Day is part of Jump!'s Holiday History series.