The kids in Mrs. Connor's class are celebrating Earth Day, and everyone has lots of ideas on how to save the Earth...except Emma. Emma is worried that her ideas are not good enough. With the help of her dad and Mrs. Connor, Emma learns that her small ideas can have big results

This is] the story of how the California Hotel grew from an unattractive property in a run-down section of Las Vegas to become the must-visit destination for Hawai'i gamblers, whose special relationship with the hotel was forged in its first decade of business--1975 to 1985. . . . It's] told largely through the voice of John Blink, who was a witness to the powerful connection Sam Boyd created between the California Hotel and Hawai'i's gamblers. But it also includes personal recollections from people who worked in Hawai'i and the hotel. Together, they offer insights, memories, and opinions...

Mrs. Connor's class knows they have a holiday in February, but do they know what it really means? They will after they learn all about Presidents' Day--and why it's more than just a Monday off from school The Robin Hill School series is an engaging favorite kids and teachers love, and the simple text and bright art in Presidents' Day make for a wonderful read that is as fun as it is informative.