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1) Thanksgiving
Author
Series
Description
Describes the settlement of Plymouth colony and the Pilgrims' first thanksgiving, relates the history of the custom of harvest celebrations, and notes the observation of Thanksgiving today.
6) ¡Es Navidad!
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Presents an introduction to the Christmas holiday and discusses its traditions, including decorating, exchanging presents, caroling, and attending church.
7) It's Diwali!
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
What's the most important holiday in India? It's Diwali! This celebration is also known as the festival of lights. Learn what people do to celebrate this special holiday. Full-color photographs illustrate the beauty of the event, and carefully leveled text provides key facts. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions help readers delve more deeply into the information and understand what makes this holiday unique.
8) It's Easter!
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Easter is here! Learn about Easter symbols such as eggs, bunnies, and flowers, and the different ways that people celebrate this springtime holiday. Eye-catching photographs and carefully leveled text invite readers to join the holiday fun.
12) It's Halloween!
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Presents an introduction to the Halloween holiday and discusses its traditions, including carving pumpkins, wearing costumes, and trick-or-treating.
15) It's Christmas
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Presents an introduction to the Christmas holiday and discusses its traditions, including decorating, exchanging presents, caroling, and attending church.
18) Cinco de Mayo
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2005]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book introduces "Cinco de Mayo," a Mexican holiday celebrating the Mexican victory against the French in the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
19) Christmas
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Explains the holiday of Christmas, including how it began, how it is celebrated, and popular symbols of the holiday.
20) Jewish holidays
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1967]
Description
History and customs of celebrations over 5,000 years old, words from an ancient language, and meanings of symbols and rituals.