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Author
Series
My weird school volume 14
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Disaster reigns when A.J. participates in the school's holiday pageant celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa.
Author
Language
English
Description
In this rhyming story, children from around the globe introduce young readers to thirteen special days and the activities associated with them: Kodomo no Hi (Japan), Spring Festival (China), Matariki (New Zealand), Inti Raymi (Peru), Carnaval (Brazil), Midsommar (Sweden), Nowruz (Iran), Passover (United States), New Yam Festival (Nigeria), Novy God (Russia), Eid al-Fitr (Egypt), Día de Muertos (Mexico), and Diwali (India). Includes educational notes...
4) Halloween
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents a short history of Halloween examining the ancient Celtic traditions and Roman festivals, All Hallows' Eve, Halloween customs, "The Day of the Dead," and more.
9) Veterans Day
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Explains the history of Veterans Day and why it is observed, and suggests ways of honoring veterans on this special day, such as flying the flag, attending parades, buying poppies, and visiting hospitals.
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Follows an American Muslim family throughout the holy month of Ramadan, showing and explaining their traditions, beliefs, and religious practices, such as prayer, fasting, and feasting; also includes selected cultural details such as the Islamic calendar, the Call to Prayer, and a cookie recipe.
14) Veterans Day
Author
Series
Publisher
Weigl Publishers
Pub. Date
c2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents a brief description of Veteran's Day, when it began and why it is celebrated each year.
15) Groundhog day
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the history of Groundhog Day and the American tradition of watching for Punxsatawney Phil.
16) Earth Day
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Examines the history and traditions of Earth Day, an observance which promotes awareness of and appreciation for the Earth's environment.
17) Memorial Day
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the history of Memorial Day and such American places of remembrance as Arlington National Cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknowns.
19) Cinco de Mayo
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents an introduction to Cinco de Mayo, in simple text with illustrations, describing the foods, music, and symbols associated with this Mexican celebration.
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