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Title Statement | The story behind St. Patrick's Day / Jack Reader. |
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Alternative Title(s) | Story behind Saint Patrick's Day |
Series | Holiday histories (PowerKids Press) |
Author | Reader, Jack |
Publication | New York: PowerKids Press,2020. |
Extent of Item | 24 pages |
ISBN | 1725300621 (lib. bdg.) 9781725300620 (lib. bdg.) |
Other Number | 3670073 |
General Notes | Includes Internet address and index. |
Contents | A special celebration -- St. Patrick -- Giving honor -- Celebrating the Irish -- Parades of people -- Going green -- Keeping traditions alive -- Irish importance. |
Summary | "Many people think Saint Patrick's Day is all about shamrocks, leprechauns, and green clothing, but there's actually a lot of history behind this popular holiday. This book is packed with fun facts about the origins of Saint Patrick's Day--Saint Patrick, for example, wasn't even Irish! Readers will also learn about past and present traditions surrounding this day of celebration. Today, many cities hold parades, and some local rivers are even dyed green! Each spread features colorful images that encourage readers to make connections with the text. This book will help students appreciate the history of Saint Patrick's Day as well as its fun"--Provided by publisher. |
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By Topic | Saint Patrick's Day--Juvenile literature |
Saint Patrick's Day--Juvenile literature--History |