Books in Rookie Read-About Holidays series

An introduction to the Jewish holiday of Purim, which commemorates Queen Esther of Persia and how she saved the Jews.

Presents a simple introduction to the traditions and festivities on Flag Day including basic flag etiquette.

Introduces the history, customs, meaning, and celebration of Christmas.

Explains how the holiday of Halloween developed and the meaning behind such traditions as carving jack-o-lanterns and trick-or-treating.

Introduces the Jewish holidays known as the High Holy Days, discusses their role in the Jewish religion, and explains how they are observed.

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. This book teaches readers about the importance of recognizing those who have served in the Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines and Coast Guard.

Introduces young children to the festivities associated with Halloween, such as trick-or-treating, bobbing for apples, and dressing in costume.

An introduction to the traditions and festivities of the Hindu festival called Holi.

Explains the reason behind the holiday, and describes how people of the Hindu and Sikh religions traditionally celebrate it.

Introduces the history, customs, meaning, and celebration of Thanksgiving.

Introduces the history of St. Patrick's Day and explains how it is observed today.

A series of new, modern holiday books give readers the inside scoop on how some of our favorite holidays came to be and how we celebrate them today. Includes a Thanksgiving Day craft and a "then and now" feature. Simultaneous.