| Description |
48 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
Finding out about holidays
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 46) and index. |
| Contents |
What is Juneteenth? -- Early African-American history -- Early Juneteenth celebrations -- Juneteenth becomes a holiday -- Juneteenth today. |
| Indexed In: |
School Library Journal, January 2005 |
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Library Media Connection, February 2005 |
| Summary |
Explains the origins of Juneteenth, an annual holiday that celebrates the emancipation of the slaves in 1865, and looks at how the event is observed in modern times. |
| Audience |
4.3 |
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K-3 Follett Library Resources |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR LG RL 5.1 0.5 LARK |
| Subject |
Juneteenth.
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Slavery.
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Holidays.
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| ISBN |
0766022064 |
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