Veterans Day by Marlene Targ Brill

Veterans Day by Marlene Targ Brill

Veteran's Day is a day set aside to thank the men and women who risk their lives protecting America. Each year on November 11, we celebrate what they have done for our country. Learn more about the history of this important holiday, such as why it is on November 11 and what Americans do to celebrate.

Encourage understanding of diverse cultures. Featuring full-page illustrations, these beautiful editions look at the history and customs associated with various holidays and present early readers with high-interest offerings.

For many years, Marlene Targ Brill has been writing children's books. She received her Administrative Certificate and her B.S. from Loyola University. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign She graduated from Roosevelt University with a master's degree in Early Childhood Education. She began writing while working as a special education teacher, creating resources to aid her students' learning.

The desire to write grew stronger over time. She soon found herself writing for periodicals, newspapers, newsletters, videotapes, and textbooks, as well as designing content for readers of all ages. Through her work and visits to schools across the country, Marlene continues to interact with children. She continues to write fiction and nonfiction books for children and adults, as well as articles and instructional products.

TOOTH TALES FROM AROUND THE WORLD, THE DIARY OF A DRUMMER'S BOY (Millbrook), and RAINY DAYS AND RAINBOWS (World Book) are among her works. Marlene and her family reside in Illinois.