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Books in Rookie Read-About Holidays series

  • Election Day

    Patricia J. Murphy

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Dec. 1, 2002)
    Explains the importance of voting, different methods of voting, and how voting helps us take part in our government.
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  • 100th Day of School

    Melissa Schiller

    Paperback (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 2013)
    An introduction to the The 100th Day of School for the youngest readers.This fact-filled Rookie Read-About Holiday book introduces the youngest readers (Ages 3-6) to The 100th Day of School holiday that celebrates students growth and development. Colorful photos and very simple nonfiction text encourage children to read on their own as they learn how to celebrate their academic accomplishments.
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  • Cinco De Mayo

    Mary Dodson Wade, Nanci R. Vargus

    Paperback (Children's Press, March 15, 2003)
    An introduction to the traditions, festivities, and history of Chinese New Year for the youngest readers.This fact-filled Rookie Read-About Holiday book introduces the youngest readers (Ages 3-6) to Cinco de Mayo. Colorful photos and very simple nonfiction text encourage children to read on their own as they take an in-depth look at the Mexican holiday known as Cinco de Mayo, which commemorates a battle for freedom fought in Mexico in 1861, and describes how it is celebrated today.
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  • Chinese New Year

    David F. Marx

    Paperback (Children's Press, March 16, 2002)
    An introduction to the traditions, festivities, and history of Kwanzaa for the youngest readers.This fact-filled Rookie Read-About Holiday book introduces the youngest readers (Ages 3-6) to Chinese New Year. Colorful photos and very simple nonfiction text encourage children to read on their own as they take an in-depth look at the traditions and festivities of this holiday.
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  • Memorial Day

    Jacqueline S. Cotton

    Paperback (Children's Press, March 15, 2002)
    An introduction to Memorial Day for the youngest readers.This fact-filled Rookie Read-About Holiday book introduces the youngest readers (Ages 3-6) to Memorial Day. Colorful photos and very simple nonfiction text encourage children to read on their own as they take an in-depth look at the history of Memorial Day and how it is observed today.
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  • Labor Day

    Carmen Bredeson

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Aug. 16, 2000)
    Introduces the holiday, discusses its origins and the beginnings of the labor movement, and explains how it is celebrated.
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  • Easter

    David F. Marx

    Paperback (Children's Press, June 1, 2001)
    An introduction to the traditions, festivities, and history of Easter for the youngest readers.This fact-filled Rookie Read-About Holiday book introduces the youngest readers (Ages 3-6) to Easter. Colorful photos and very simple nonfiction text encourage children to read on their own as they take an in-depth look at the traditions and festivities of Easter.
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  • Hanukkah

    Lisa M. Herrington, Constanza Basaluzzo

    Paperback (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 2013)
    An introduction to the traditions, festivities, and history of Hanukkah for the youngest readers.This fact-filled Rookie Read-About Holiday book introduces the youngest readers (Ages 3-6) to the traditions, festivities, and history of Hanukkah. Colorful photos and very simple nonfiction text encourage children to read on their own as they take an in-depth look at this festive Jewish holiday.
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  • Valentine's Day

    Trudi Strain Trueit

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2013)
    The lively holiday books in the Rookie Read-About-Holidays series include informational text, fun facts, a holiday craft, engaging photographs and a glossary with pictures to introduce young readers to the traditions and festivities of favorite holidays. Simultaneous.
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  • Valentine's Day

    Trudi Strain Trueit

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2006)
    Presents a simple introduction to the traditions and festivities on Valentine's Day.
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  • April Fool's Day

    Melissa Schiller

    Paperback (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 2003)
    An introduction to April Fool's Day for the youngest readers.This fact-filled Rookie Read-About Holiday book introduces the youngest readers (Ages 3-6) to April Fool's Day. Colorful photos and very simple nonfiction text encourage children to read on their own as they take an in-depth look at thhistory of this holiday.
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  • St. Patrick's Day

    Carmen Bredeson

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2003)
    Introduces the history of St. Patrick's Day and explains how it is observed today.
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