Groundhog Day

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history of Groundhog Day, including why ancient people wanted to predict the weather, how groundhogs got involved, and how the holiday is celebrated in the United States and Canada today. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the history behind this popular holiday. A Take a Look! infographic provides a timeline of how Groundhog Day became a holiday, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers a map and quick stats on the history of the holiday. Children can learn more about Groundhog Day using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Groundhog Day also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Groundhog Day is part of Jump!'s Holiday History series.