This book introduces the tiny green plants known as shamrocks, and explains the customs and origins of St. Patrick's Day as well as how the shamrock became the national symbol of Ireland. Meet the Shamrock! What are Shamrocks? Why are Shamrocks Green? What is St Patricks Day? Who was St Patrick? What Did St Patrick Do? The Legend of St Patrick and the Shamrock Shamrocks Today Wonder More Make Salt-Dough Shamrock Charms Glossary Find Out More Index Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Phonetics Photo captions Sources for further research Suggested websites Table of contents Tap into children's interests in holiday celebrations with fascinating, familiar symbols. Each book in the Holiday Symbols series explains the origins of a specific celebration, the significance of its related symbol, and the ways that the holiday is celebrated today. Large, colorful photographs with captions accompany the clearly written text to help children reflect on what they are learning. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, an activity, informative sidebars, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, critical-thinking questions, an index, and an introduction to the author.
