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1) Labor Day
Author
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
1999.
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces Labor Day, explaining the historical events behind it, how it became a holiday, and how it is observed.
Author
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
[1999]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces Presidents' Day, explaining the historical events behind it, how it became a holiday, and how it is observed.
3) Veterans Day
Author
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
[1999]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces Veterans Day, explaining the historical events behind it, how it became a holiday, and how it is observed.
5) Arbor Day
Author
Series
Publisher
[publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2002]
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 23 cm.
Language
English
6) Earth Day
Author
Series
Publisher
[publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2002]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : pages, illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm.
Language
English
7) Flag Day
Author
Series
Publisher
[publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2002]
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm.
Language
English
10) Juneteenth Day
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the holiday known as Juneteenth Day, which has roots in Texas and which celebrates the end of slavery in the United States.
Author
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Turn the pages of this book to find out who Saint Patrick was, why people honor him on March 17, and how this holiday became an American tradition.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm.
Language
English
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Description
Young readers learn about the early traditions which have led to our present-day celebration of Christmas.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
April fools! Whether you're the trickster or the tricked, the first day of April each year is filled with fun pranks and practical jokes. April Fools' Day has been celebrated for hundreds of years, but believe it or not, nobody is really sure how and when it started. Using accessible language, this book explores the stories behind the history of this joke-filled holiday. Readers will love learning about how April Fools' Day has been celebrated in...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Despite what many people believe, Cinco de Mayo isn't the day Mexico celebrates its independence. The holiday, celebrated on May 5th each year, actually commemorates the date Mexican troops defeated the French more than 150 years ago. In this book, readers will find information about the history of Cinco de Mayo, including where and how it's celebrated around the world. Interestingly, it's a much bigger deal in the United States than in other countries,...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The Day of the Dead is a holiday with an incredible history. The celebrations that became this holiday started more than 3,000 years ago. Today, the Day of the Dead is an important celebration for people throughout Latin America, especially in Mexico. Children will love reading about the many traditions of the holiday and learning how Day of the Dead celebrations have changed over time. Vivid images on each spread encourage young readers to make connections...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Six more weeks of winter! That's what people shout each year on February 2nd if the famous groundhog in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, sees his shadow. An animal might seem like a strange and unreliable way to predict the weather, but people have been consulting critters on this for hundreds of years. With age-appropriate text, this book explores the history of Groundhog Day from its origins as a pagan celebration to today. Full-color images provide...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Trick or treat! Halloween is one of the most exciting holidays. Dressing up in creative costumes and going door-to-door for candy with friends is something most children look forward to all year. It can also be a pretty spooky holiday full of skeletons, demons, and monsters. This book looks at how Halloween has changed over thousands of years, from the ancient Celtic celebration of Samhain to modern-day trick-or-treating. Age-appropriate text and...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Juneteenth, which is celebrated each year on June 19th, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. This holiday began in 1865, more than two years after President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. News spread much slower back then, and when slaves in Texas finally learned of their freedom, the holiday was born. In this book, readers are given an in-depth look at the history of Juneteenth, including the events leading up to its...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Kwanzaa is a seven-day festival that begins on December 26th and is celebrated until the first of January each year. It celebrates African American culture as well as family and community. Families gather to eat delicious foods, exchange gifts, and honor their heritage and traditions. Using age-appropriate language, this book explores Kwanzaa's roots and the social significance of its founding. Colorful images allow readers to visualize the celebration...
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