Based on the diary of E.W. Conyers and Jesse A. Applegate's Recollections of My Boyhood, this warm and uplifting story about an Independence Day celebration, set during the early days of the Oregon Territory, shows that it's not the fireworks and the speeches, but the hearts of Americans that make the day glorious. 30 color illustrations.
Marzollo, J., & Björkman, S. (1992). In 1492. New York: Scholastic.
Rhyming text describes Christopher Columbus's first voyage to the New World. Suitable for ages 4 to 6. Each page has it's own illustration, and verse.
Frost, H. (2000). Presidents' Day. Mankato, MN: Pebble Books.
Simple text and photographs explain Presidents' Day and why we celebrate it to honor those who have been president. 24 pages long, and suitable for ages 4 and up, this is a great introduction to President's Day.