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July Fourth

Books

Apple Pie 4th of Jule by Janet S. Wong
A Chinese American child fears that the food her parents are preparing to sell on the Fourth of July will not be eaten.
Independance Day by Nancy I. Sanders
History and celebrations of Independance Day.
Great Cake Bake by Helen Ketteman
When her town hosts a Fourth of July cake competition, Donna Rae tries to bake the best cake ever, but with every patriotic confection she makes, something goes wrong.
Fourth of July Mice by Bethany Roberts
Four energetic mice enjoy a parade and other festivities on Independence Day.

For even more titles, search the library catalog by:
Fourth of July--Fiction
Fourth of July Celebrations--Juvenile Literature

Websites

Kid's Domain July 4th Fun!
http://www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/july4/
Play 4th of July online games, read the Declaration of Independence, make Independence Day crafts and enjoy fun activities.
Lady Liberty Fireworks
http://www.njagyouth.org/Liberty_.htm
Click above the Statue of Liberty to start the fireworks.
PBS: Capitol Fourth
http://www.pbs.org/capitolfourth/fun.html
Read the Declaration of Independence learn about the history of July Fourth and watch a fireworks display.
DLTK's Fourth of July Crafts for Kids
http://www.dltk-kids.com/usa/
Make fun crafts, send e-cards and check out cool Fourth of July links.