Traces the history of this American harvest celebration and the development of its symbols and legends.

"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to Thanksgiving through simple, predictable text and related photos"--provided by publisher.

¿Te gustan las fiestas? Aprende todo acerca del cómo y el por qué la gente celebra diferentes fiestas.

Thanksgiving is turkey, pumpkin pie, family gatherings, and a celebration of all the good things for which we're grateful. But how did out modern-day Thanksgiving traditions get their start? What was the first Thanksgiving like? Informative text and creative illustrations help kids learn the answer to this and more.

Arthur finds his role as director of the Thanksgiving play a difficult one, especially since no one will agree to play the turkey.

"The Celebrating Cultures series invites young readers to explore the special cultural celebrations that are held throughout the United States. Each colorful volume explores the richness of a culture through its history, traditions, symbols, and festivities. In a fun and exciting way, children can explore the cultural significance of a celebration and appreciate its uniqueness"-- Provided by publisher.

Describes the history of Thanksgiving Day, how it came to be celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November, and the traditions associated with this holiday.

This adaptation of the original story follows the Bassett children in nineteenth-century New England as they prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday while Mother is away caring for Grandmother.

Simple text and pictures introduce Thanksgiving with a counting theme.