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• Fireworks

  Burgess, Matthew,

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  When two children wake on a hot day to celebrate Independence Day, they partake in a host of traditions, from a parade to icy watermelon and dancing to music. When darkness falls, the anticipation grows for the fireworks show. It does not disappoint.

• A Kids Book About Democracy

  Meléndez, Nora C.,

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  Introduces young readers to the concept of democracy, providing simple explanations for what it is, tips for practicing it, and how disagreements sometimes happen. Explores how democracy takes work, encourages people to look at all sides of an…Read moreRead more of this annotation

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  Eureka! the Biography of An Idea

  Houran, Lori Haskins,

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  Traces the history and development of fireworks around the world, from A.D. 200 to the present.

• Independence Day

  Sabelko, Rebecca,

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  Simple text and color photographs introduce young readers to the traditions of Independence Day in the U.S.

• On the Fourth of July

  Rudd, Maggie,

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  Using rhyming text, "On the Fourth of July" follows a diverse group of children as they finish celebrating the holiday with their families watching fireworks in town.

• Get Baking for the Fourth of July!

  Owen, Ruth

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  Step-by-step illustrated instructions for baking fun Fourth of July-theme treats, including celebration cookies, look-alike hot dogs and red, white and blue cake.

• Independence Day Crafts

  Berendes, Mary

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  Lots of fun and simple things to make for the Fourth of July Independence Day celebration.

• Blue Sky White Stars

  Naberhaus, Sarvinder,

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  Presents a poetic celebration of America and its flag that uses the same words to describe both, featuring contrasting images of the creation and display of the flag with the American landscape and the diversity of its peoples.

• My Red, White, and Blue

  Tyson, Alana,

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  Picture book following a young Black boy speaking with his grandfather about the history of Black people in America, from slavery and the segregation era up through the Civil Rights Movement, Rosa Parks, all the way to Barack Obama, showcasing and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Democracy for Dinosaurs

  a Guide for Young Citizens

  Brown, Laurene Krasny,

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  Presents a guide for children to learn about democracy and become engaged citizens, discussing topics such as being fair, holding elections, looking for truth, respecting free speech and being honest.

• Red

  Seeger, Laura Vaccaro,

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  This picture book conveys the way red can evoke different emotions and feelings through a story about a fox who's become separated from his pack.

• Blue

  a History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky

  Brew-Hammond, Nana Ekua,

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  The color blue is all around us, from the clothes we wear to the objects we buy, but it wasn't always so. This children's picture book explores the meaning of the color blue throughout history and chronicles the efforts of societies to extract it…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• America, My Love, America, My Heart

  Peoples-Riley, Daria,

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  Children of various ethnic origins ask poignant questions about the U.S.

• My Fourth of July

  Spinelli, Jerry,

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  Shows all the ways a community prepares to celebrate Independence Day.

• The ABCs of Democracy

  Jeffries, Hakeem, 1970-

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  Simple text and color illustrations introduces young readers to words associated with democracy that start with each letter of the alphabet.

• Democracy!

  Bunting, Philip,

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  An illustrated nonfiction book for children that explores the topic of democracy, comparing it to a seed that grows and a plant that must be nurtured for each successive generation.