martin-luther-king-jr-day

By Trudi Trueit and Trudi Strain Trueit

Book Overview

- Introduces young readers to the origins of each holiday.- Readers will learn about customs and traditions of each holiday and how it celebrated in other parts of the world (except for Martin Luther King, Jr. and Independence Day).- Updated photographs- All titles contain a calendar.- Words You Know, index, glossary included.Curriculum Standards: Grades K-4 Social Studies StandardsCulture: I- People, societies, and cultures address needs and concerns in ways that are both similar and different- Language, folktales, music, and art serve as expressions of culture- Cultural unity and diversity can be identified within and across groupsTime, Continuity, and Change: II- Accounts of past events, people, places, and situations contribute to our understanding of the pastGlobal Connections: IX- Explore ways in which language, the arts, beliefs, etc. facilitate global understanding or lead to misunderstanding

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B007CJIWIO
• ISBN13: 9780531124598
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Scholastic Library Publishing
• Weight: 0.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.2" x 7.3"
• Age Range: 6 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 2