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    Baloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade
      The true story of the puppeteer, Tony Sarg, of Macy's parade and how he invented the balloons that fly every Thanksgiving. Fascinating book and interesting link to Goodyear. Anyone who has seen the balloons in person or on TV will appreciate the story of
      Author: Sweet, Melissa HSE Descriptors: science | social studies | language arts - reading

    Grand Mosque of Paris: A Story of How Muslims Rescued Jews During the Holocaust, The
      Although the authors found little documentary evidence to substantiate the oral stories of how Jews were sheltered in the Grand Mosque and given Arab identity cards during the Nazi occupation of Paris in WW II, they tell an important story with excellent
      Author: Ruelle, Karen Gray HSE Descriptors: social studies

    Grand Mosque of Paris: A Story of How Muslims Rescued Jews During the Holocaust, The
      Although the authors found little documentary evidence to substantiate the oral stories of how Jews were sheltered in the Grand Mosque and given Arab identity cards during the Nazi occupation of Paris in WW II, they tell an important story with excellent
      Author: Ruelle, Karen Gray HSE Descriptors: social studies

    How Many Days to America?
      The narrator, a child from an unnamed Caribbean island, escapes the soldiers and the island with his family and takes a dangerous boat trip back to the US. At the end they celebrate with a meal and give thanks.
      Author: Bunting, Eve HSE Descriptors: social studies

    In November
      As trees, animals, birds, and insects prepare for winter, people gather in warm homes to give thanks. Beautiful illustrations.
      Author: Rylant, Cynthia HSE Descriptors: science

    Nickommoh! A Thanksgiving Celebration
      The Native American harvest celebration, Nickommah, is described in simple text accompanied by interesting illustrations. Other information about Native American culture is also shared; a glossary of Native American terms concludes the book.
      Author: Koller, Jackie French HSE Descriptors: social studies

    Number the Stars
      In 1943, during the German occupation of Denmark, ten-year-old Annemarie learns how to be brave when she helps shelter her Jewish friend from the Nazis. It is about the power of the Danish Resistance, heroes of a nation, the power of human decency over th
      Author: Lowry, Lois HSE Descriptors: social studies | language arts - reading

    Thank You, Sarah: The Woman Who Saved Thanksgiving
      After years of lobbying, Sarah Hale, an editor and writer, won the battle to have Thanksgiving declared a national holiday. Back matter includes historical and biographical information. Adults may find the tone of voice and some illustrations childish a
      Author: Anderson, Laurie Halse HSE Descriptors: social studies


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