In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history of Juneteenth, including when, where, and who first celebrated Emancipation Day, its meaning, the traditions associated with it, and how African American people around the United States celebrate independence today. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the history behind this important holiday that freed enslaved people.
A Take a Look! infographic highlights the symbolism of the Juneteenth colors, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers a map and quick stats on the history of the holiday. Children can learn more about Juneteenth using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Juneteenth also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Juneteenth is part of Jump!'s Holiday History series. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents How are holidays celebrated around the world? Where did holiday traditions like Christmas trees and Halloween costumes come from? Learn about the history of some of the most celebrated holidays in this fun series. Each book highlights a holiday or celebration, covering its history, associated cultures and religions, and different celebrations around the world. Each book also details the holiday's symbols and traditions such as decorating, fasting, feasts, clothing, and gift-giving.
Real-life photographs take readers around the world, while an At a Glance feature provides a map and quick facts on each holiday or celebration. Each title includes a table of contents, infographic, glossary, index, compelling What Do You Think? sidebars to encourage deeper inquiry, and reading tips for teachers and parents.
