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Rookie read-about holidays
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1) Thanksgiving
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2000.
Language
English
Description
Introduces the history, customs, meaning, and celebration of Thanksgiving.
4) Easter
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
A simple introduction to Easter and some of the ways it is celebrated.
5)
Labor Day
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6) Passover
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the traditions and foods of Passover.
7)
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
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8) Canada Day
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
Explains the history, importance, and celebration of Canada Day.
9)
El Dia de los Muertos
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10) Election day
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Explains the importance of voting, different methods of voting, and how voting helps us take part in our government.
11) Memorial Day
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
Introduces the history of Memorial Day and explains how it is observed today.
12) Presidents' Day
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
Discusses the holiday known as Presidents' Day and the significant achievements of those presidents whom it honors, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
13) Ramadan
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
A simple introduction to the traditions and festivities of the Muslim holiday, Ramadan.
14)
Veterans Day
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16) April Fool's Day
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
Introduces the history of April Fools' Day and explains how it is observed today.
17) Arbor Day
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
A simple introduction to the traditions and festivities of Arbor Day.
19) Flag Day
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
Presents a simple introduction to the traditions and festivities on Flag Day including basic flag etiquette.
20) Groundhog Day
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
Introduces the history of Groundhog Day and explains how it is observed today.
21) Holi
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the traditions and festivities of the Hindu festival called Holi.
22) Purim
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the Jewish holiday of Purim, which commemorates Queen Esther of Persia and how she saved the Jews.
25) Christmas
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Kids will discover the history behind Christmas, and find out ways to celebrate on their own. Young readers learn about the festivities and traditions associated with this winter celebration.
26)
Earth Day
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27)
Halloween
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29) Kwanzaa
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Simple text and color photographs introduce readers to the traditions of Kwanzaa.
30) Valentine's Day
Author
Language
English
Description
Simple text and color photographs introduce young readers to the traditions and festivities of Valentine's Day.