Washoe County Library System

A brief introduction to the history of Independence Day and how and why it is celebrated.

Four energetic mice enjoy a parade and other festivities on Independence Day.

Town residents prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July with food, a parade, and fireworks.

Simple text and photographs explain Independence Day, how and why we celebrate it to honor the founding of the United States.

"A boy and his pet dragon celebrate the Fourth of July by going to the beach, having a picnic, and watching fireworks. Completely re-illustrated from original edition. Includes reading activities and a word list"--

During a Fourth of July picnic, a group of children display how easy it is to share things, including a pie, a jump rope, and a hug.

Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose investigate the theft of a great deal of money from the belly of a nearly life-size Tyrannosaurus Rex model that their friend, Jud Wheat, is using to raise money for a dinosaur museum.

Young Jesse and his family are with a wagon train traveling from Indiana to Oregon when they stop to celebrate the Fourth of July, but Jesse is too young to go hunting with the men so he comes up with his own contribution to the festivities.