Thanksgiving

Help young readers ages 4–8 discover the who, what, and why of Thanksgiving Day with an engaging introduction to this national holiday.

What is Thanksgiving, and why do people celebrate it? Thanksgiving Day introduces children to the holiday’s background and meaning through easy-to-read text and compelling photographs, including historical images. Clear explanations help readers build basic knowledge while offering a starting point for conversations about the holiday at home or in the classroom.

Features of Thanksgiving Day:

• Accessible nonfiction text that explains who, what, and why

• Compelling photographs, including historical images, that bring the topic into focus

• A More Facts section to encourage further discovery

• Bolded glossary terms to help readers build vocabulary

• For ages 4–8; grades K–1

• Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards

Explore the National Holidays series

Why do we observe national holidays? The six-book National Holidays series introduces young readers to the people, events, and reasons behind these observances. Easy-to-read text, compelling photographs, and helpful nonfiction features support early social studies learning and invite conversations about history, community, and remembrance.