Every Memorial Day, Marco goes to see the town's parade and makes sure to stop by his grandfather's house along the way, but this year there is a change in plans and Marco gets the surprise of his life when he sees his grandfather leading the parade--marching proudly down the street in a uniform covered with shiny medals!
A song describes how people observe Memorial Day and the meaning of the holiday as a time to remember the members of the Armed Forces who fought for freedom as well as to celebrate the beginning of summer.
Attempts to provide an answer to the question of how successful the Bush administration's grand strategy, set in nineteenth-century foundations, will be in the face of twenty-first-century national security challenges.
“We're going to practice the Pledge of Allegiance this week, too,” says Mrs. Adams. “On Thursday, Libby can lead us in saying the Pledge so she will be ready for her great-aunt's special ceremony on Friday. Will you do that, ...
... being alive without you here . Sometimes I think I shall sell all the books and depart ... but only for a moment . Every day I am lonely for you - isn't that absurd ? Now , to be truthful , it is somewhat of a relief to have Gray away ...
To sit curled in her lap like she did when she was younger and whisper secrets while her mother stroked her hair. They were only little girl secrets, but somehow her father always managed to find out. He knew about the smooth little ...
From Award-winning Educator and Author, a new book of short fiction.
There’s trouble at school today! “Smiling Miss Seabrooke should be here to meet me.
Today, his beliefs are more important than ever, and this nonficiton book explains his words in language that will be clear for even the youngest reader.
This year, however, Kelly and I decided to outsmart the smallstocking limitation by not technically breaking the rule. Anticipating seeing Mom so happy, in spite of her scolding, was motivation enough. I had to agree with Kelly, ...
This timeless story of loss, hope, and adventure runs like the river itself amid the vividly rendered landscape of the Upper Midwest.