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4) Easter
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Describes the holiday of Easter, including how Easter began, the symbols of Easter, other days associated with Easter, and what Easter means to people.
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Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, isn't just one special day, but eight. Through the thoughtful text and engaging projects in this high-interest book, a follow-up to its popular predecessor, readers will explore more symbols that reflect the beliefs and traditions surrounding this Jewish holiday. They'll love making their own origami versions of menorahs, gift boxes, stars, and more. The folds and techniques artists will learn in each carefully explained...
7) Veterans Day
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Introduces young readers to the history and celebration of Veterans Day.
8) Christmas
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"Christmas is about celebrating! It is a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus. Some people mark the holiday with Christmas trees and other decorations. People gather with family and friends to eat meals and give gifts. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
9) Christmas
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"This photo-illustrated book for early readers describes the Christian holiday of Christmas and the things people do to celebrate"--
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Valentine's Day is a day of love. February 14 is a special day to celebrate the people you care about, but how did we pick that day? Through this interesting book, readers will learn about the history and traditions of Valentine's Day around the world. From hearts and roses to eating lots of chocolate, there's plenty to learn about Valentine's Day. The strong picture-to-text correlation aids in comprehension. This volume's reading level supports beginning...
11) Rosh Hashanah
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"Rosh Hashanah is a special holiday that celebrates the beginning of the Jewish New Year. Readers will learn that Jews celebrate by enjoying festive meals, eating symbolic foods like apples dipped in honey, attending synagogue services, and more" --
14) Holiday princess
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Princess Mia presents a guide to the winter holidays, including the story behind some traditions, gift suggestions, make-up and fashion tips for seasonal parties, recipes, and craft ideas.
15) Presidents' Day
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This book introduces readers to the history, meaning, traditions, and celebrations of Presidents' Day. --
16) Valentine's Day
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"Valentine's Day is about celebrating love. Around the world, people show their affection for others on this special day. Some people exchange cards or paper hearts. Others give chocolate pigs or other candy. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
17) Kwanzaa
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"Kwanzaa is about celebrating! It honors African American heritage. Some people mark the holiday by lighting the kinara. Families and friends gather to eat a big feast. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
18) Thanksgiving
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This book briefly discusses the history and customs connected to the celebration of Thanksgiving in the United States.
20) Valentine's Day
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Briefly discusses the history and customs connected to the celebration of Valentine's Day.