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81) Halloween

Author

Heinrichs, Ann

Series

Holidays and celebrations

Publisher

The Child's World

Pub. Date

[2014]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1

Lexile measure

530L

Language

English

Description

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Presents a short history of Halloween examining the ancient Celtic traditions and Roman festivals, All Hallows' Eve, Halloween customs, "The Day of the Dead," and more.

82) Divali

Author

Pirotta, Saviour

Series

We love holidays

Publisher

PowerKids Press

Pub. Date

2008.

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

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Describes the meanings and traditions of the Hindu, Sikh, and Jain holiday Divali, covering such topics as the story of Rama and Sita, the lighting of lamps and candles, and the festival's special day for sisters and brothers.

83) Hanukkah

Author

Bodden, Valerie

Series

My first look at holidays

Publisher

Creative Education

Pub. Date

[2006]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

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Discusses ways in which Hanukkah is celebrated.

84) Veterans day

Author

Sorensen, Lynda

Series

Holidays

Publisher

Rourke Press

Pub. Date

1994.

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

85) Norman Rockwell's American holidays

Author

Garrison, Milton

Publisher

Crescent Books

Pub. Date

1990.

Language

English

86) Groundhog Day

Author

Becker, Michelle Aki

Series

Rookie read-about holidays

Publisher

Children's Press

Pub. Date

[2003]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1

Lexile measure

540L

Language

English

Description

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Introduces the history of Groundhog Day and explains how it is observed today.

87) American holidays and special days

Author

Schaun, George

Publisher

Maryland Historical Press

Pub. Date

1986.

Language

English

Description

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A handbook of holidays, not only explaining a great number of them honoring people and historical events, but also listing them alphabetically and chronologically.

88) Holidays and anniversaries of the world: a comprehensive catalogue containing detailed information on every month and day of the year

Publisher

Gale Research Co

Pub. Date

[1985]

Language

English

89) Easter: parades, chocolates, and celebration

Author

Landau, Elaine

Series

Finding out about holidays

Publisher

Enslow Publishers

Pub. Date

[2004]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

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Explains the Easter holiday, from its early history to how it's celebrated today.

90) Easter around the world

Author

Knudsen, Shannon

Series

On my own holidays

Publisher

Carolrhoda Books

Pub. Date

[2005]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

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Introduces the holiday and describes how Christians celebrate in Mexico, Ethiopia, Sweden, Russia, the Philippines, Colombia, and Germany.

91) On Halloween night

Author

Zocchi, Judith Mazzeo

Publisher

Dingles & Co

Pub. Date

2005.

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

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Introduces Halloween customs and activities, provides information on the holiday's history, and suggests a related craft project.

92) Halloween

Author

Bodden, Valerie

Series

My first look at holidays

Publisher

Creative Education

Pub. Date

[2006]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

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Presents information about Halloween, including its significance, origins, and how it is celebrated.

93) Celebrating Chinese festivals: a collection of holiday tales, poems and activities

Author

Tang, Sanmu

Publisher

Better Link Press

Pub. Date

[2012]

Lexile measure

900L

Language

English

Description

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Uses stories and activities to explain different Chinese festivals and holidays, including Chinese New Year and the Mid-Autumn Festival.

94) What is Valentine's Day?

Author

Landau, Elaine

Series

I like holidays!

Publisher

Enslow Elementary

Pub. Date

[2012]

Language

English

Description

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"Provides information about how Valentine's Day is celebrated, popular symbols of the holiday, and a brief history. A Valentine's Day activity is included"--Provided by publisher.