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Books with author Dianne M MacMillan

  • Mexican Independence Day and Cinco De Mayo

    Dianne M. MacMillan

    Library Binding (Enslow Elementary, May 1, 2008)
    The origins and traditions of these two special holidays are presented in this illustrated reference book with full-color photos for middle readers.
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  • Tet: Vietnamese New Year

    Dianne M. MacMillan

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Oct. 1, 1994)
    Discusses the origins of Tet, the Vietnamese New Year, and explains how the holiday is celebrated today by Vietnamese living in North America
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  • Japanese Children's Day and the Obon Festival

    Dianne M. MacMillan

    Library Binding (Enslow Publishers, Inc., July 1, 1997)
    Describes the history, customs, significance, and traditions of Japanese Children's Day and the Obon Festival
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  • Mardi Gras

    Dianne M. MacMillan

    Library Binding (Enslow Elementary, March 1, 2008)
    Reviewing its origins as a one-day celebration before the beginning of Lent, the traditions and diverse celebrations practiced on this multi-day festival that now takes place throughout the country and the world is presented to young readers.
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  • Life in a Deciduous Forest

    Dianne M. MacMillan

    Library Binding (Twenty-First Century Books, Jan. 1, 2003)
    Explores the Adirondack forests of New York state, discussing how the forest develops, the plants and animals found there, and ways in which the living and nonliving parts of the forest work together.
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  • Cheetahs

    Dianne M. MacMillan

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, Feb. 1, 2009)
    Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, behavior, and conservation of cheetahs.
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  • Mexican Independence Day and Cinco De Mayo

    Dianne M. MacMillan

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, July 1, 1997)
    Provides background on the people and events that are commemorated on two important Mexican holidays, Independence Day and Cinco de Mayo, and describes how these holidays are celebrated.
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  • Missions of the Los Angeles Area

    Dianne MacMillan

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, March 1, 1996)
    Charts the histories of the missions of San Gabriel Arcangel, San Buenaventura, and San Fernando Rey de Espana, and briefly describes life among the Tongva (Gabrielino) and Chumash Indians before the arrival of the Spaniards.
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  • Diwali: Hindu Festival of Lights

    Dianne M. MacMillan

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, April 1, 1997)
    Discusses the history and traditions, as well as the symbols and current celebration of this Hindu holiday
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  • Humpback Whales

    Dianne M. MacMillan

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, Oct. 1, 2003)
    Describes the characteristics, diet, location, life cycle, and behavior of humpback whales, including why they sing and how they perform such acrobatic jumps.
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  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

    Dianne M MacMillan

    Library Binding (Enslow Elementary, Feb. 1, 2008)
    In MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY, REVISED AND UPDATED, author Dianne M. MacMillan focuses on the life of this extraordinary leader and how he is celebrated today. The book discusses Kings childhood, his studies, and his non-violent approach to end segregation. Readers will find out how many fought to make Martin Luther King, Jr. Day a national holiday, and how students across the country prepare for this important holiday.
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  • Los Angeles Area Missions

    Dianne M. MacMillan

    Paperback (Lernerclassroom, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Book by MacMillan, Dianne M.
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