Celebrate Memorial Day

by Melissa Ferguson

Overview

Memorial Day is an important U.S. holiday that celebrates fallen soldiers. Readers will learn about the history of Memorial Day and how we can honor and celebrate those who gave their lives to protect our freedom.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781977102669
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2019
Series:	U.S. Holidays
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 8.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	6 - 9 Years

About the Author

Melissa Ferguson works as a continuing education program manager. She has worked for a corporate educational company that focuses on urban youth. She also has experience as a senior editor and writer in the publishing field. She holds an MA in English from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. Besides writing, she enjoys finding “treasures” at flea markets and antique shops. She lives in a suburb of Minneapolis.

Table of Contents

What Is Memorial Day? 4

How Memorial Day Became a Holiday 8

Sites and Symbols of Memorial Day 14

How You Can Celebrate Memorial Day 18

Glossary 22

Read More 23

Internet Sites 23

Critical Thinking Questions 24

Index 24

Interviews

Fills a need for an easy-to-read series on U.S. history; Fits in with social studies curriculum; Includes sidebars on the historical significance of patriotic holidays