Rookie read-about holidays
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1) Thanksgiving
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Pub. Date
2000
Description
Introduces young readers to the history, foods, and traditions of Thanksgiving. Real color photos and simple text encourage children to read on their own-and to thing about what they're thankful for.
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Columbus Day
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Diwali
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4) Easter
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Pub. Date
c2001
Description
A simple introduction to Easter and some of the ways it is celebrated.
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Labor Day
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Passover
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Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
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Canada Day
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Election day
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11) Memorial Day
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Pub. Date
[2002]
Description
Introduces the history of Memorial Day and explains how it is observed today.
12) Presidents' Day
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Pub. Date
[2002]
Description
Discusses the holiday known as Presidents' Day and the significant achievements of those presidents whom it honors, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
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Ramadan
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14) Veterans Day
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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.
16) April Fool's Day
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Pub. Date
[2003]
Description
Introduces the history of April Fools' Day and explains how it is observed today.
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Arbor Day
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18) Cinco de Mayo
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Description
An introduction to the history and traditions of Cinco de Mayo, a holiday celebrating the Mexican victory over French invaders, May 5, 1862.
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Flag Day
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20) Groundhog Day
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Pub. Date
[2003]
Description
Introduces the history of Groundhog Day and explains how it is observed today.
21) Holi
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Pub. Date
c2003
Description
An introduction to the traditions and festivities of the Hindu festival called Holi.
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Purim
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25) Christmas
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Description
This book explores the history and traditions of Christmas, the time when Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
26) Earth Day
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Pub. Date
c2007
Description
Introduces the holiday Earth Day, discussing its purpose and how it is celebrated.
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Halloween
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28) Independence Day
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Description
Introduces the history of Independence Day and explains how it is celebrated today.
29) Kwanzaa
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Description
Simple text and color photographs introduce readers to the traditions of Kwanzaa.
30) Valentine's Day
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Pub. Date
2014
Description
Simple text and color photographs introduce young readers to the traditions and festivities of Valentine's Day.
31) Thanksgiving
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Pub. Date
2014
Description
Introduces readers to the traditions of Thanksgiving.
32) Hanukkah
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Pub. Date
2014.
Description
Introduces the origin, traditions, and festivities of Hanukkah.
33) Kwanzaa
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Pub. Date
[2014]
Description
Introduces the youngest readers to the traditions, festivities, and history of Kwanzaa.