Bibliograph

Thanksgiving, the true story, Penny Colman

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Thanksgiving, the true story, Penny Colman

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 130-138) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Thanksgiving

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

181862689

Responsibility statement

Penny Colman

resource.studyProgramName

Accelerated Reader, MG, 8.6, 3, 126833

Sub title

the true story

Summary

Describes the history and activities of the American holiday of Thanksgiving DayExamines numerous competing claims for the first Thanksgiving, including the traditional story of the feast shared by the Pilgrims and Native Americans in 1621 in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Paints a fascinating picture of the holiday and its changing meanings throughout American history

Table Of Contents

The "first Thanksgiving : competing claims -- Origins of our Thanksgiving : two very old traditions -- Sarah Josepha Hale's campaign : "day of national Thanksgiving" -- The "pilgrim and Indian" story -- Gatherings : family and friends -- Activities : good deeds, parades, and football -- Food : turkey and lasagna -- Many meanings

Target audience

adolescent

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