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Books in U.S. Holidays series

  • U.S. Holidays

    Melissa Ann Ferguson, Sally Ann Lee, Yvonne Pearson

    Paperback (Pebble, April 1, 2019)
    This series provides a basic overview of the history and reasoning behind patriotic U.S. holidays. Titles will explain the historic significance to the holiday, when it’s celebrated, how the people or events are honored today, and sidebars with additional information on the topic.
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  • Celebrate Presidents' Day

    Yvonne Pearson

    Library Binding (Pebble, Jan. 1, 2019)
    Presidents' Day is a day to remember the men who have held the highest office in our land. Readers will learn about the history or Presidents' Day, our most influential presidents, and how we can honor these men and our national history today.
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  • Kwanzaa

    Rebecca Pettiford

    Paperback (Jump!, March 1, 2016)
    In Kwanzaa, early readers will learn about the African-American holiday of Kwanzaa and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this unique holiday. A labeled diagram helps readers understand the symbols of Kwanzaa, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Kwanzaa online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Kwanzaa also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Kwanzaa is part of Jump! s Holidays series.
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  • Celebrate Independence Day

    Sally Ann Lee

    Paperback (Pebble, April 1, 2019)
    Independence Day is about more than just picnics and fireworks. It is a time to celebrate the birth or our nation. Readers will learn the proud history of the founding of the United States and find out what that means for Americans today.
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  • Hanukkah

    Rebecca Pettiford

    Paperback (Jump!, March 1, 2016)
    In Hanukkah, early readers will learn about the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this unique holiday.
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  • Veterans Day

    Rebecca Pettiford

    Library Binding (Jump!, Aug. 1, 2015)
    In Veterans Day, early readers will learn about the American holiday of Veterans Day and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this unique holiday.
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  • Christmas

    Rebecca Pettiford

    Library Binding (Jump!, Aug. 1, 2014)
    In Christmas, early readers will learn about the Christian holiday of Christmas and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this unique holiday.
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  • Halloween

    Charly Haley

    Library Binding (Cody Koala, Dec. 15, 2018)
    This book introduces readers to the history, meaning, traditions, and celebrations of Halloween. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Cody Koala is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO.
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  • Christmas

    Rebecca Pettiford

    Paperback (Jump!, March 1, 2016)
    In Christmas, early readers will learn about the Christian holiday of Christmas and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this unique holiday. A labeled diagram helps readers understand the symbols of Christmas, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Christmas online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Christmas also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Christmas is part of Jump! s Holidays series.
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  • Chinese New Year

    Julie Murray

    Library Binding (Abdo Kids Junior, Dec. 15, 2018)
    The Chinese New Year is an important Chinese festival that is celebrated by Chinese people worldwide. Readers will learn that people celebrate this holiday by giving gifts, praying for good fortune, decorating with red and lanterns, and enjoying time with family and friends.
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  • Thanksgiving

    Rebecca Pettiford

    Library Binding (Jump!, Aug. 1, 2015)
    In Thanksgiving, early readers will learn about the American holiday of Thanksgiving and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this unique holiday.
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  • Ramadan

    Julie Murray

    Library Binding (Abdo Kids Junior, Dec. 15, 2017)
    Introduces the Muslim holiday, discussing the ways in which it is celebrated.
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