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3) Memorial Day
Author
Series
Publisher
Pebble Books
Pub. Date
2000
Language
English
Description
Explains how and why Memorial Day came to be celebrated as a holiday.
6) Flag Day
Author
Series
Publisher
Pebble Books
Pub. Date
c2003
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the history, purpose, and observance of Flag Day, when we honor our country's flag.
7) Labor Day
Author
Series
Publisher
Pebble Books
Pub. Date
c2003
Language
English
Description
Simple text and photographs describe the history of Labor Day and how this holiday, which honors people who work, is celebrated in the United States.
8) Veterans Day
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Series
Language
English
Description
"Veterans Day is a day to thank the men and women who keep our nation safe. The patriotic symbols and traditions of this holiday shine in this search-and-find low-level reader that reinforces key vocabulary for early learners"--
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Language
English
Description
This offering from the Holidays around the World series introduces children to the Jewish Festival of Lights. Heiligman recounts the holiday's history and origins and describes how it is celebrated today--with candles, special foods such as potato latkes, and games such as dreidel. The main text is succinct and appropriate for reading aloud.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Language
English
Description
"Thanksgiving is the original American holiday. When the Pilgrims sat down to give thanks for the hard-won bounty of their new world, they continued a Native American tradition that would become a focal point in the calendar of all generations of Americans to come. The author relates this holiday to the harvest festivals celebrated by thankful believers of many faiths all over the globe. The book's stunning pictures show the celebration in its historical...
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the customs related to the Christian holiday of Easter. The joyous celebration of Easter is seen through a global perspective in this National Geographic volume featuring over 25 vibrant photographs. Witness the holiest day on the Christian calendar as it is celebrated throughout the world: from the famous Easter Egg Roll at the White House to the traditional bonfires throughout Europe, to colorful customs, to the universally popular...
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Language
English
Description
"The most celebrated holiday in the Jewish year, Passover commemorates the Exodus of Hebrew slaves from Egypt to freedom over 3,500 years ago. This colorful book explores the many forms that this weeklong celebration takes worldwide. Deborah Heiligman's rich text details the long, lavish meals called seders, at which the Exodus is recalled in ritual, prayer, song, and story. With historical significance of traditional Passover feasts, delicious recipes...
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Language
English
Description
Celebrate Valentine's Day focuses on historical and cultural aspects of this holiday and the international traditions, food, and celebrations associated with it. This celebration of love includes fun facts; a recipe; a map showing the location of all photographs; a resource list of books, videos, and Web sites; and a note from an expert consultant, aimed at parents and teachers, which deepens our understanding of the holiday's importance and meaning.--Provided...
16) Columbus Day
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English
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Introduces the life and accomplishments of Christopher Colombus, how Columbus Day became a holiday, and how it is celebrated in the United States.
17) Labor day
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English
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Description
This title will familiarize readers with Labor Day by explaining the "whos, whats, and whys" of it. Complete with a More Facts section and bolded glossary terms. Young readers will gather basic information about Labor Day through easy-to-read text alongside compelling and historical photographs. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
19) Presidents' Day
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Language
English
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This title will familiarize readers with Presidents' Day by explaining the "whos, whats, and whys" of it. Complete with a More Facts section and bolded glossary terms. Young readers will gather basic information about Presidents' Day through easy-to-read text alongside compelling and historical photographs. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.
20) Thanksgiving
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English
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Introduces young readers to Thanksgiving Day and describes the history and customs.
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