Thanksgiving

By Marilyn F. Miller

Book Overview

Examines the traditions and celebrations associated with the holiday of Thanksgiving. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0817246126
• ISBN13: 9780817246129
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Raintree
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 10.8"
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5

Customer Reviews

nice presentation of Thanksgiving history and traditions

This book covers the history of Thanksgiving and a wide range of Thanksgiving traditions: not just the turkey, but the parades, football games, etc. It has a strong international scope, going beyond the US holiday to discuss celebrations in Africa, Europe, and elswhere. There are two projects at the end: a cute turkey made from a pinecone, and a cranberry/sour cream gelatin dish to make.The book reads a lot like a school textbook at about the fourth or fifth grade level. Although recommended for ages 9-12, I got it to read to my 5-year-old, and she's enjoyed it. There are enough pictures to hold her attention, and an adult can easily adapt or expand on the text to make it easier for a younger child to understand. This book is a fine tool for teaching children of all ages (and adults!) about Thanksgiving as celebrated in the US and around the world.