This is the first comprehensive reference work on America's Independence Day.

Believing that children "have a right to know that Indepedence Day is more than fireworks and picnics", two-time Newbery Honor author, Alice Dalgliesh, makes history come alive in this accessible story of America's birthday.

In this remarkable and wonderful work of research and narrative, Peter de Bolla teases out the true story of the Fourth of July. De Bolla traces the holiday's history from 1776 through the Civil War, the Cold War, and the present.

A parent and child bald eagle celebrate the Fourth of July, enjoying holiday festivities commemorating the nation's independence.

The Fourth of July is one of the most important holidays of the year.

And why do we use July 4 as the day to honor United States independence? These and many other questions about the history of the Fourth of July are answered for curious readers in this fun, patriotic volume.

And from then on the story of the developing ritual celebration offers a fascinating window into the history of the U.S. This original book teases out the true history of the day from 1776 through the Civil War, the Cold War and into our ...

Presents the historic and current meaning of the Fourth of July for Americans, describing past and present celebrations of the national holiday.

The Night Before the Fourth of July captures all the fun, excitement, and pride of the best summer holiday!

Picnics! Singing! Fireworks! It's time to celebrate the best day of all--the Fourth of July! Newbery Medalist Jerry Spinelli and award-winning illustrator Larry Day join forces to celebrate America's birthday, the Fourth of July.