Synopses & Reviews
Celebrate the USA
Hands-on History Activities for Kids
Lynn Kuntz
Illustrations by Mark A. Hicks
Celebrate the USA: Hands-on History Activities for Kids is a fun and fact-filled children's activity book that celebrates all things American with art projects, crafts, activities, recipes, and games. Brimming with the whos, whats, wheres, whens and whys of America, Celebrate the USA encourages kids to use imagination, creativity, and their own two hands to discover American history. More than 50 projects are included to help kids discover their patriotic pride, such as making a glass harmonica, a five-pointed star, an All-American beach-towel banner, a compass, patriotic flip-flops, Fourth of July Poppers, and more Plus the book includes tasty recipes for Liberty Bell Cookies, Watermelon Bowl Fruit Salad, and more.
Celebrate the USA will help kids:
Learn the surprising stories behind famous American symbols like the Liberty Bell and Uncle Sam.
Uncover little-known flag and firework facts.
Tune-in to tall tales, silly statistics, and oddball American folklore and fun.
Explore behind-the-scenes American life for many different Americans.
Understand what it means to be an American.
Learn the history behind American holidays.
An excellent tool for teachers.
Synopsis
Celebrate the USA Learn all about Uncle Sam, the Liberty Bell, and Whistlin' Dixie in this dynamic activity book that is truly American! You'll discover fun facts and interesting tidbits as you learn all about the history of the USA. You'll also have fun with these great hands-on activities: Create a fabric family tree Make Ben Franklin's glass harmonica Write and decode secret messages Dye colorful colonial clothes Fly a wind sock Bake a very berry flag cake Create a club seal Make colorful kitchen fireworks Design a beach-towel banner Make a Lincoln penny necklace Create a patriotic wreath Make Fourth of July poppers And much, much more! Whether you're at home or school or it's the Fourth of July or the Fourth of December, it's time to celebrate the USA.
Synopsis
Celebrate America with activites, facts and recipes for kids