Displaying 1 of 1 2008 Format: Book Author: Colman, Penny. Title: Thanksgiving : the true story / Penny Colman. Edition: 1st ed. Publisher, Date: New York : Henry Holt, 2008. Description: viii, 149 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm Summary: Describes the history and activities of the American holiday of Thanksgiving Day. Examines 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. Subjects: Thanksgiving Day -- Juvenile literature. Notes: "Christy Ottaviano Books." Includes bibliographical references (pages 130-138) and index. Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2009. 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, football, and parades -- Food : turkey and lasagna -- Many meanings. Web Site: Table of contents LCCN: 2007046943 ISBN: 0805082298 9780805082296 Other Number: 181862689 System Availability: 2 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 2 Control Number: 223840 # Local items in: 2 # System items in: 2 Call Number: j 394.2649 Colman Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Map It Suggestions and more Displaying 1 of 1
