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1) Veterans Day
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces Veterans Day, explaining the historical events behind it, how it became a holiday, and how it is observed.
2) Halloween is
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Describes the origins and history of Halloween traditions and festivities from ancient times to the present day.
6) Kwanzaa
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
An introduction to the history, purpose, and observance of Kwanzaa.
8) Halloween
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Explains the origins of the holiday of Halloween and such traditions as black cats, jack-o-lanterns, witches, bonfires, and trick-or-treating.
9) Memorial Day
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
A simple introduction to why and how we celebrate Memorial Day.
11) Memorial Day
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces the history of Memorial Day and explains how it is observed today.
12) Chinese New Year
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A simple introduction to the traditions and festivities of Chinese New Year.
13) It's seder time!
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Photographs and easy-to-read text portray children in a Jewish preschool as they prepare for and participate in a Passover seder, then act out the Passover story. Includes directions for making Torah masks.
16) Earth Day
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces the holiday Earth Day, its history, and how it is celebrated.
18) Presidents' Day
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
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.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"No celebration of Hanukkah would be complete without recounting the events of more than two thousand years ago that the holiday commemorates. In a simple yet dramatic text and vibrant paintings, the story of the courageous Maccabees and the miracle that took place in the Temple in Jerusalem is retold."--Amazon.com.
20) Father's Day
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Provides information about the history and traditions of Father's Day.
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