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November 3, 2008

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Educational Resource Center Celebrates Thanksgiving!

The Educational Resource Center Celebrates Thanksgiving with a display of children’s and young adult books on the second floor of the Maxwell Library. For a complete guide to children’s books about Thanksgiving click on this link A Harvest of Books for Thanksgiving.

Nickommoh! A Thanksgiving Celebration
by Jackie French Koller
Describes a typical Narragansett Nickommoh, or harvest celebration, as it has been performed since before the arrival of the first Pilgrims in New England.
Thanksgiving Day
by Dianne M. MacMillan
Describes the history of Thanksgiving Day, how it came to be celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November, and the traditions associated with this holiday.
Let’s Celebrate Thanksgiving
by Connie and Peter Roop
Includes questions and answers about the history of Thanksgiving, along with jokes and riddles, a craft activity, and a brief look at other harvest celebrations around the world today.
Happy Thanksgiving!
by Carol Barkin
Discusses the significance of Thanksgiving, suggests various projects and activities for celebrating it, and provides recipes for the holiday.

CONTACT INFO: Educational Resource Center, 2nd Floor, Clement C. Maxwell Library. Email: erc@bridgew.edu. Phone 508.531.1304.

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