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What does it mean to be the "greatest of all time," or the GOAT? For Serena Williams, it means winning her first major at 17 years old--and staying on top ever since. For Diana …
Simone Biles is the most decorated American gymnast of all time. Between Olympic and World Championship medals, she has 19--and she isn't retired yet In this colorful volume …
Halloween is tons of fun, even if it's a bit spooky at times Whether a reader is more into the tricks or the treats of Halloween, they'll love finding out why they dress up, carve …
Christmas is a holiday that some might think needs little explanation. Gifts, trees, songs, Santa Claus, what else is there to know? Plenty This high-interest occasion goes back …
Nothing says "summer" more than a trip to the beach The sand, sun, and waves of a lake or ocean beach invite children to create with and discover amazing things about the world …
Between 1892 and 1954, more than 12 million immigrants passed through Ellis Island with the dream of becoming American citizens. They went on to help build this country into the …
Fireworks, picnics, flags, and parades should remind Americans young and old of perhaps the most famous national holiday. Independence Day, also called the Fourth of July, is a …
Everyone looks forward to the next holiday on the calendar. Whether it is a day of pure fun or a time of solemn observance, holidays help us connect to our ancestors in the past …
The origins of Valentine's Day are a bit murky at best, but this day of romance and friendship seems to date all the way back to the 1300s. Of course, people weren't buying each …
Juneteenth, named a federal holiday in 2021, celebrates the ending of slavery in the United States. The holiday's name is a combination of the words "June" and "nineteenth" as it …