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  • Diwali

    Rachel Grack

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Feb. 1, 2017)
    For five days every fall, India shines especially bright. The occasion is Diwali, the country's Festival of Lights. Clay lamps, fireworks and sparklers, and colorful rangoli sand art all add visual brilliance. The Diwali celebration will come alive in this early elementary read.
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  • Veterans Day

    Katie Gillespie

    Library Binding (Av2 by Weigl, July 15, 2015)
    Veteran's Day is part of the Lets Celebrate American Holidays series. This series explores some of the most important holidays observed in the United States. Each book features easy-to-read text that is supplemented by eye-catching visuals.
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  • Why Do We Celebrate Columbus Day?

    Darnell Petersen

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Aug. 15, 2018)
    Who was Christopher Columbus, and why do we honor his achievements today? Columbus' accidental discovery of the Americas is what many mark as the beginning of the Age of Exploration. From the moment the Old World met the New World, the destiny of the Americas would be forever changed. Readers will get the chance to understand who Christopher Columbus was and why his discovery was so important. Had Columbus and his men never arrived in the Americas, the country we live in would be an entirely different place. Colorful photographs and a picture glossary make this book accessible and fun for young learners.
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  • Cinco De Mayo

    Leia Tait, Jordan McGill

    Library Binding (Av2 by Weigl, July 1, 2011)
    Introduces the holiday Cinco de Mayo and describes how it is celebrated with instructions for creating crafts to celebrate at home.
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  • Hanukkah

    Rachel Grack

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Feb. 1, 2017)
    Spinning the dreidel. This is what many Jewish children most look forward to during Haunukkah. A twirl of the four-sided dice-like top can earn a candy jackpot! Young readers will learn how to play this game and how it connects to the eight-day celebration of light.
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  • Hanukkah

    Rachel Grack

    Library Binding (Blastoff Reader, Jan. 1, 2017)
    Spinning the dreidel. This is what many Jewish children most look forward to during Haunukkah. A twirl of the four-sided dice-like top can earn a candy jackpot! Young readers will learn how to play this game and how it connects to the eight-day celebration of light.
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  • Ramadan

    Rachel Grack

    Library Binding (Blastoff Reader, Jan. 1, 2017)
    "Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Ramadan. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
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  • Easter

    Rachel Grack

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Feb. 1, 2017)
    A celebration of new life. That is the point of Easter for Christians and non-Christians. So the holiday's spring backdrop of budding trees and blooming flowers could not be more fitting. This book will help beginning readers crack the meaning behind the Easter bunny, dyed eggs, and more!
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  • Easter

    Rachel Grack

    Library Binding (Blastoff Reader, Jan. 1, 2017)
    A celebration of new life. That is the point of Easter for Christians and non-Christians. So the holiday's spring backdrop of budding trees and blooming flowers could not be more fitting. This book will help beginning readers crack the meaning behind the Easter bunny, dyed eggs, and more!
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  • Ramadan

    Rachel Grack

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Feb. 1, 2017)
    Lunch is the favorite time of day for many kids. So it might be hard for them to understand why Muslims would choose to skip this meal for a whole month. This look at Ramadan explains the basic Islamic beliefs behind daytime fasting.
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  • Thanksgiving

    Rachel Grack

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Feb. 1, 2017)
    Often called Turkey Day, Thanksgiving is a scary time to be a gobbler. The bird is often at the center of the celebration, but unfortunately in the center of the table for feasting. In this title, young readers will learn about the President's annual turkey pardon and other fun Thanksgiving facts.
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  • Cinco de Mayo

    Rachel Grack

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2017)
    The name of this Mexican holiday gives away the date it is always celebrated. Cinco de Mayo means fifth of May in Spanish. This title gives young readers a history lesson about the Battle of Puebla, the fight the holiday honors, while also showing off festive Cinco de Mayo gatherings.
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