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Columbus Day

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Book Description
It is the second Monday in October and school is closed. But do you know why? It's Columbus Day of course! Turn the pages of this book to find out: how Columbus got lost but still became a hero, why native Americans are sometimes called Indians, how other countries celebrate Columbus Day. Each book in the Holiday Histories series describes one of America's holidays or special days. Explore the his... More
Book Information
PublisherHeinemann-Raintree
BindingPaperback (7 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages32
ISBN-101403488967
ISBN-13978-1403488961
Publication Date09/27/2006
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About Mir Tamim Ansary (Author) : Ansary grew up in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. He was named after Tamim-i-Ansar, one of two brothers who conquered Afghanistan for Islam 1200 years ago and who now lie buried in matching 12-foot... more
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