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Remembrance Day

From the Series Celebrations in My World
  • Interest Level: Kindergarten - Grade 3
  • Reading Level: Grade 1

Each year on November 11th, millions of people in Canada and other countries in the Commonwealth take time to remember the men and women who served their countries during times of war. This book describes how people around the world hold similar services to make sure that the sacrifices they made for the world's security are remembered. Poppies, poems, and special prayers are featured as important symbols and traditions.

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Interest Level Kindergarten - Grade 3
Reading Level Grade 1
Age Range 5 - 8
Dewey 394.26
Lexile NC870L
ATOS Reading Level 5.1
Guided Reading Level M
Subjects Canada, Holidays
Genres Nonfiction
Publisher Crabtree Publishing
Imprint Crabtree Classics
Copyright 2010
Number of Pages 32
Dimensions 8.5 x 11
Graphics Full-color photographs
BISACS JNF026130, JNF025130, JNF025240
Rights Included WORLD
Language English

Reviewed on 15 August 2010

Remembrance Day - Children's Literature

Remembrance Day, as it’s called in Canada, is celebrated every year on the anniversary of the Armistice that marked the end of World War I. That day is November 11th and the war ended in 1919. The holiday is to honor men and women who have served their country in times of war. This title, part of the “Celebrations in My World” series, discusses the various ways in which the holiday is observed in Canada and also mentions similar celebrations in other countries in the world.

Author: Molly Aloian

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