It's Presidents' Day and Mr. Macky, the reading specialist, actually expects A.J. and his friends to read stuff about the presidents! Not only that, but he lives in a log cabin and thinks he's Abraham Lincoln.

Ellie May really wants to be her second-grade class's flag leader during the Pledge of Allegiance, however her enthusiasm and hyperactivity keep getting in the way, both in school and at home--but maybe learning everything about various presidents, dressing the part, or pleading her case will finally get her teacher to pick her, rather than the well-behaved Ava.

In Charleston, South Carolina, in 1865, ten-year-old Eli and other newly freed slaves gather to honor the memory of fallen Union soldiers, an event considered to be one of the first celebrations of what was originally Decoration Day, now called Memorial Day.

When her father goes soldiering for a year, a girl decides that without Dad at home, it's not a family photo album. Though her beloved Nanny is in charge of the album that year, the girl makes sure that photographs of her never turn out well. Photos are blurred, wind blows hair in her face. April rains bring umbrellas to hide behind. Halloween means a mask. This poignant, yet funny family story, expresses a child's anger and grief for a Dad whose...

The lyrics this patriotic classic are combined with stunning photographs of the American landscape. With one line on each page, people of all ages will enjoy singing the song while looking at the images. Celebrate America's Independence day with this short book and use it as a teaching tool to share the song and images of the flag with children for the fourth of July. We have over 400 great titles for you to discover in our catalog. To find some great...

The location of Gertie's fireworks store means no sales, but that makes it possible to rescue a town's fireworks display. The rescue, in turn, helps her get the funds for better advertising for her store. Her patriotic cat Uncle Sam is pleased by it all. Suitable for ages 4 to 8 years. REVIEW:"I really love the small-town feel of this book, the old cash register with the moths, and the cat. The descriptive words/phrases and colorful illustrations...

A family celebrates the rich holiday of Cinco de Mayo. They make decorations and ponchos and attend the parade. They have a party that includes a pinata, singing, and dancing.

In 1814, Francis Scott Key was aboard a British ship during the battle for Fort McHenry. He feared the Maryland fort had fallen, but the sight that greeted him the next morning-a huge flag, still flying-assured him that the fort was still standing. He was so inspired that he wrote a poem, "Defense of Fort McHenry," which would eventually become "The Star-Spangled Banner"-the national anthem of the United States. This colorful, beautifully illustrated...

Maddie has the red, white, and blues this Fourth of July!
The Fourth of July is super special in Far Hills. Everyone goes to the carnival, parade, and fireworks display—including all of Madison’s BFFs. Even her crush, Hart, is going. But Maddie’s excitement deflates when she learns she will have to spend the holiday week at Gramma Helen’s house on Lake Michigan. Maddie adores her gramma, but missing out on all...

Read along with Disney! Vampirina is excited to run for Class President! She has all kinds of event ideas like a Haunted House fundraiser and a Poltergeist Pizza night. But can she scare up enough votes to win? Follow along with word-for-word narration to find out.