I was once a statue named Colossus. I was macle of bronze. I stood beside the harbor of a small island called Rhodes in the Aegean Sea. I was twenty times taller than a man, and my thumb was so big...
SEVEN WONDERS OF THE ANCIENT WORLD
If you stop to think about it, television, telephones, and jet planes are some of the wonders in our world today. Today, we know about seven wonders of the ancient world because men have found...
Places to Know
This volume introduces children to famous places around the world, from sites of historical importance, such as the Pyramids, to scenes of great natural beauty, including Niagara Falls, to modern attractions, such as Disneyland.
Books to Read
If you enjoyed reading about holidays and birthdays in this book, you can read more about celebrations. Some books about them are listed here. Your school or your public library will have many...
A new holiday
Kwanzaa December 26-January 1 From December 26 to January 1, many blacks in the United States celebrate a special time called Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is their very own holiday---a way of honoring the...
Potato Pancakes All Around
by Marilyn Hirsh On a cold winter afternoon, Samuel the peddler walked down the road to a village. He passed children sliding and sledding and skating. \"The children are out of school early," he...
The Feast of Lights
Hanukkah On the stove, crisp potato pancakes sputter in a skillet. In a corner, children spin square tops on the floor. On the table, candles twinkle in a candleholder. It's Hanukkah nu kah), the...
A Visit from St. Nicholas
by Clement Clarke Moore 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that...
The happiest holiday
Away in a manger, No crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus Lay down His sweet head; The stars in the bright sky Looked down where He lay--- The little Lord Jesus Asleep on the hay. from A Little...
Cakes and candles
St. Lucia Day December 13 Down the village street comes a small group of young people. At the head of the group walks a pretty girl in a long, white dress. Upon her head she wears a crown of green...