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Memorial Day

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Explore a meaningful day of remembrance in the United States. In Memorial Day kids learn why this holiday is observed and what it means to remember those who died while serving in the military. With clear explanations and respectful language, children explore how families and communities honor heroes and reflect on service and sacrifice. Memorial Day: Explains what Memorial Day is and who it honors in the United States Highlights ways people observe the holiday through ceremonies, flags, parades, and memorial visits Connects the day to big ideas like remembrance, gratitude, and respect for service From flags and parades to moments of remembrance, Memorial Day becomes a meaningful observance children can understand and remember. The Our Celebrations series helps children connect familiar U.S. holidays to the stories, values, and traditions that shape the United States. Each book invites young learners to explore why a celebration matters-introducing its origins, purpose, and customs. With kid-friendly explanations, relatable examples, and discussion prompts that encourage reflection, the series supports early social studies learning (especially civics) while helping children see how celebrations bring communities together.
Lisa Perlman Greathouse started her writing career as a journalist, working for The Associated Press for over a decade. There, she reported on hundreds of stories, from interviewing presidential candidates to covering plane crashes. From there, she joined a communications agency, where she launched a custom publishing division and developed award-winning magazines for major clients. During her professional writing career, Lisa's deep commitment to public education launched an interest in writing children's books. Over the past 20 years, she has written dozens of titles for Teacher Created Materials, mostly nonfiction readers, with a focus on science and social studies. Among her favorites is a biography about President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Lisa is a staunch public education advocate who has run for her local school board. She has two adult children and lives in Southern California with her partner.
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