Chapter 10: Why July?
It's official. Statistics from the Weather Channel confirm that July is the hottest month on average in the United States. July is truly summer. It’s not the winding down from school or the gearing up for school as June and August are. July has colors—red, white, and blue. July has history—July 4, 1776—the signing of Declaration of Independence from Great Britain. July has more history—July 24, 1847—when Brigham Young and the first wave of Mormon pioneers entered the Valley of the Great Salt Lake. July has fireworks. July has hot dogs, rootbeer, and ice cream. July has snow cones in shacks, huts, and stands. July has parades, camps, picnics, and parties. ...