Beyond Turkey : A Thankgiving Feast of Fun, Facts, and Activities

This beautifully illustrated book tells kids everything they will need to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. It recounts the story behind the modern holiday and presents fun facts, games, songs, and recipes for the whole family to enjoy. The first half of Beyond Turkey tells the story of the Pilgrims' journey to America in the early seventeenth century, the challenges they faced there, and their relationship with the Wampanoag tribe. Sidebars of fun and interesting Thanksgiving facts accompany the story. The book's second half shows innovative crafts that kids can make from household items, including a charity-box turkey from an oatmeal container, and a Thanksgiving-theme napkin ring from an empty paper towel roll. Beyond Turkey is a cornucopia of Thanksgiving fun. Color illustrations throughout.

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How much do you really know about Thanksgiving? Here’s the true story behind our modern holiday, as well as games, songs, and recipes with a Thanksgiving theme for the whole family to enjoy. First, you’ll read about the Pilgrims’ journey to America in the early seventeenth century, the challenges they faced, and their relationship with the friendly Wampanoag tribe. Next, you’ll find instructions for things you can make from household items, as a part of your Thanksgiving celebration. They include a charity-box turkey that you can fashion from an oatmeal container, a Thanksgiving-theme napkin ring from an empty paper towel roll, and many more Thanksgiving things. Beyond Turkey is a real cornucopia of Thanksgiving fun!

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