Learn all about how and why we celebrate Presidents' Day. For whom was the day originally established? What were the major contributions of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln? Which one is remembered as the "Father of Our Country" and which one ended enslavement and delivered one of the most famous speeches in American history, the Gettysburg Address? The answers to all these questions and more are covered in depth with detailed graphics, diagrams...

"With the help of a colonial Presidential crier children come to understand why we celebrate Presidents' Day and what makes it so special. They learn about George Washington and the important role he played in the formation of our country. Next, they learn about the life of Abraham Lincoln and his resolve to keep this country unified as one, making him one of our great civic leaders"--Container.