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Balloons over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade
Author: Melissa Sweet
ISBN-10: 0547199457
ISBN-13: 9780547199450
Published: 2011-11-01
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Books for Children
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Book Description:
2012 Robert F. Sibert Medal Winner Winner of the 2012 NCTE Orbis Pictus Award Everyone’s a New Yorker on Thanksgiving Day, when young and old rise early to see what giant new balloons will fill the skies for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Who first invented these “upside-down puppets”? Meet Tony Sarg, puppeteer extraordinaire! In brilliant collage illustrations, the award-winning artist Melissa Sweet tells the story of the puppeteer Tony Sarg, capturing his genius, his dedication, his zest for play, and his long-lasting gift to America—the inspired helium balloons that would become the trademark of Macy’s Parade.
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Thanksgiving on Thursday (Magic Tree House #27)
Author: Mary Pope Osborne
ISBN-10: 0375806156
ISBN-13: 9780375806155
Published: 2002-09-24
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
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Book Description:
Jack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure in the bestselling middle-grade series—the Magic Tree House! It's a time for giving thanks . . .when the Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie back to 1621 on the first Thanksgiving Day. The Pilgrims ask them to help get things ready. But whether it's cooking or clamming, Jack and Annie don't know how to do anything the Pilgrim way. Will they ruin the holiday forever? Or will the feast go on? Visit the Magic Tree House website! MagicTreeHouse.com
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Mayflower Treasure Hunt (A to Z Mysteries Super Edition, No. 2)
Author: Ron Roy
ISBN-10: 0375839372
ISBN-13: 9780375839375
Published: 2007-08-28
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
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Book Description:
DINK, JOSH, AND RUTH ROSE are spending Thanksgiving in Plymouth, Massachusetts. They can't wait to see the sights and have a Thanksgiving dinner just like the Pilgrims would have eaten. Then the kids learn about a sapphire necklace that went missing on the real Mayflower. Could the 400-year-old treasure be hidden somewhere nearby? This exciting extension to the A to Z Mysteries chapter book series features more pages, favorit characters, a more complex plot, and a 26-letter message hidden in the art.
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My Weird School #19: Dr. Carbles Is Losing His Marbles!
Author: Dan Gutman
ISBN-10: 006123477X
ISBN-13: 9780061234774
Published: 2007-08-21
Publisher: HarperCollins
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Book Description:
Something weird is going on! It's Thanksgiving! A.J. is thankful for four days off from school. But he's not thankful for Dr. Carbles, who is grumpier than ever. Dr. Carbles even fires Mr. Klutz! Will A.J. and his friends be able to save their principal's job?
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Molly's Pilgrim
Author: Barbara Cohen
ISBN-10: 0688162797
ISBN-13: 9780688162795
Published: 1998-10-14
Publisher: HarperCollins
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Book Description:
Sparkling new illustrations refresh this Thanksgiving classic based on the true experience of a member of Barbara Cohen's family. The touching story tells how recent immigrant Molly leads her third-grade class to discover that it takes all kinds of pilgrims to make a Thanksgiving. Originally published in 1983, Molly's Pilgrim inspired the 1986 Academy Award winning live-action short film.
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Thanksgiving Rules
Author: Laurie Friedman
ISBN-10: 0822579839
ISBN-13: 9780822579830
Published: 2009-09-01
Publisher: Carolrhoda Books
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Book Description:
Percy Isaac Gifford's Official Thanksgiving Decree: I officially command you to eat EVERYTHING you see! Percy knows just what to do to get the most out of this delicious holiday. And so will you if you follow his ten simple rules. From "the early bird gets the turkey" to "life is sweeter when you eat sweets," his rules will help you eat your way through the big meal. But is there more to Thanksgiving than stuffed turkey and sweet potatoes with marshmallows? See how Percy discovers the true recipe for a perfect Thanksgiving holiday.
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The Very First Americans (Reading Railroad)
Author: Cara Ashrose
ISBN-10: 0448401681
ISBN-13: 9780448401683
Published: 1993-09-15
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap
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Book Description:
From the Makah who set out in canoes to hunt whales to the Comanche who chased buffalo on horseback . . . here is a fascinating look at how the first Americans lived. Beautiful watercolor paintings accurately depict clothing, dwellings, art, tools, and other Native American artifacts.
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Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #13: Pilgrims: A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #27: Thanksgiving on Thursday
Author: Mary Pope Osborne
ISBN-10: 037583219X
ISBN-13: 9780375832192
Published: 2005-09-27
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
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Book Description:
Magic Tree House Research Guides are now Magic Tree House Fact Trackers! Track the facts with Jack and Annie! When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #27: Thanksgiving on Thursday, they had lots of questions. What was it like to sail on the Mayflower? Why did the Pilgrims choose Plymouth? How did they survive in their new home? What did they really eat at the first Thanksgiving? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts. Filled with up-to-date information, photos, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discovered in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures.
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Thank You Prayer
Author: Josephine Page
ISBN-10: 0439680999
ISBN-13: 9780439680998
Published: 2005-10-01
Publisher: Cartwheel Books
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Book Description:
Sure to warm the hearts of families the world over, this cozy and familiar prayer is perfect for the Thanksgiving table or just before bed, and is irresistibly illustrated by Caroline Jayne Church.Thank you for the food we eat.Thank you for the world so sweet.Thank you for the birds that sing.Thank you, God, for everything...This familiar and touching prayer brings the innocence and sincerity of a young child's heart to life. The voice of a child is captured beautifully in the simple, rhyming text as he/she gives thanks for everything from food and family to God. This gentle prayer is perfect for the Thanksgiving table or right before bed.
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