In 1814 Nathan Dunn, a ten-year-old cabin boy serving on an American ship, meets Francis Scott Key during the great naval battle at Fort McHenry and becomes a hero.

Color photos fill this overview of Valentine's Day traditions, which tells the St. Valentine story and describes the establishment of the holiday, the first Valentines, and modern Valentines; explains how to make Valentine's Day treats; and lists related books and Web sites.

Examines the history of Independence Day and describes some of the ways that this holiday is celebrated.

Examines the history of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and describes some of the ways that this holiday is celebrated.

Examines the history of Presidents' Day and describes some of the ways that this holiday is celebrated.

Single mom Maggie is trying to maintain the balance of being devoted to son Jordan while having a career. Jordan needs help at school and meets Casey, a tutor. They quickly bond, and Casey becomes more like a father figure. What he wishes most, however, is for his mom to find happiness and love again at Christmas. With the help of faith and fate, Maggie discovers anything is possible.

"The apples are ready for harvest and Halloween is here! What better way to celebrate than by donning homemade costumes and going to the local apple orchard? In this charming story, a boy and his family enjoy everything the orchard has to offer, including searching for scarecrows, getting lost in a corn maze, and going on a hayride."-- Page 4 of cover.