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9781588104304

Columbus Day

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  • ISBN13:

    9781588104304

  • ISBN10:

    1588104303

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2001-07-01
  • Publisher: Heinemann/Raintree
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Summary

It is the second Monday in October and school is closed. But do you know why? It's Columbus Day of course! Turn the pages of this book to find out: how Columbus got lost but still became a hero, why native Americans are sometimes called Indians, how other countries celebrate Columbus Day. Each book in the Holiday Histories series describes one of America's holidays or special days. Explore the history of each day and learn the real reason why it is important. Discover what special meaning each day might have for you.

Table of Contents

A Noisy Parade
4(6)
Why Columbus is Famous
6(2)
The First Americans
8(2)
Two Separate Worlds
10(2)
Europeans Explore
12(2)
A Crazy Idea
14(2)
A Queen Listens
16(2)
Crossing the Ocean
18(2)
A New World
20(2)
Europeans Take Over
22(2)
The Native Americans
24(2)
Celebrating Columbus Day
26(2)
Into the Unknown
28(2)
Important Dates
30(1)
Glossary 31(1)
More Books to Read 31(1)
Index 32

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