Rookie read-about holidays
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Thanksgiving
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Diwali
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Easter
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5) Labor Day
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Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
The history, meaning, and customs of Labor Day are presented in this introductory book.
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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]
Language
English
Description
Introduces the history of Memorial Day and explains how it is observed today.
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Presidents' Day
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13) Ramadan
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Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
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Description
A simple introduction to the traditions and festivities of the Muslim holiday, Ramadan.
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Veterans Day
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100th day of school
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16) April Fool's Day
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Pub. Date
[2003]
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English
Description
Introduces the history of April Fools' Day and explains how it is observed today.
17) Arbor Day
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Pub. Date
2003.
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English
Description
This is a simple introduction to the traditions and festivities of Arbor Day.
18) Cinco de Mayo
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Pub. Date
[2003]
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English
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Description
Learn about this festive Mexican holiday.
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Flag Day
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20) Groundhog Day
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Pub. Date
[2003]
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English
Description
Introduces the history of Groundhog Day and explains how it is observed today.
21) Holi
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Pub. Date
2003.
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English
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An introduction to the traditions and festivities of the Hindu festival called Holi.
22) Purim
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Pub. Date
[2003]
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English
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An introduction to the Jewish holiday of Purim, which commemorates Queen Esther of Persia and how she saved the Jews.
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St. Patrick's Day
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Chanukah
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25) Christmas
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Language
English
Description
Unwrap a candy cane, listen to some jingling bells, and catch a bit of Christmas cheer! Kids will discover the history behind Christmas, and find out ways to celebrate on their own. Young readers learn about the festivities and traditions associated with this winter celebration. Celebrations in the United States are diverse and exciting. Through lively illustrations and reader-friendly text, this series explores some of our best-known patriotic, religious,...
26) Earth Day
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Pub. Date
[2007]
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English
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An introduction to the origins, customs, and traditions of the environmentally-oriented Earth Day, which is celebrated by most nations around the world.
27) Halloween
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Pub. Date
[2007]
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English
Description
Simple text and color photographs introduce readers to the origins and traditions of Halloween.
28) Independence Day
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Series
Pub. Date
[2007]
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English
Description
Introduces the history of Independence Day and explains how it is observed today.
29) Kwanzaa
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Pub. Date
[2007]
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English
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Simple text and color photographs introduce readers to the traditions of Kwanzaa.
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Valentine's Day
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Thanksgiving
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Hanukkah
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Kwanzaa
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