Veterans Day
By: by Julie Murray
Series: Buddy books. Holidays; A buddy book; Buddy book
Publisher: ABDO Pub. Co.; ABDO Publishing Company
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Edina, Minn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 24
ISBN-13: 9781617830433
Subjects: Juvenile literature; Veterans Day
Description: Readers will learn about the 1918 armistice and the holiday's evolution from Armistice Day to Veterans Day to honor veterans of all wars. Associated symbols such as red poppies and the US flag are explained, as well as traditions including parades and ceremonies.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: What is Veterans Day?; title: Beginnings; title: Time for peace; title: Red poppies; title: Red, white, and blue; title: Never forget; title: Veterans Day today; title: Interesting facts; title: Important words.