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2) Kwanzaa
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Introduces the origins and significance of Kwanzaa and describes how the holiday is celebrated.
3) Earth day
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"Readers will learn about the origin of Earth Day and the conservation movement in the United States. Key players such as Gaylord Nelson and Denis Hayes are introduced, leading up to the very first Earth Day celebration on April 22, 1970. Also discussed are the changes brought about by Earth Day."--
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Holidays volume set 2
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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" --
5) Kwanzaa
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An introduction to the history, purpose, and observance of Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is an important holiday that celebrates African heritage and African-American culture. Readers will learn that African Americans celebrate this holiday with gift giving, lighting Kinara candles each day, a big feast, and much more. Complete with simple text and colorful photographs.
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Saint Patrick's Day celebrates the Feast Day of Saint Patrick who is the patron saint of Ireland. It also celebrates Irish culture. Readers will learn that people celebrate with big parades and festivals with Irish traditional music and green clothing. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
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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.
9) Christmas
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Christmas is an important Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus. Readers will learn that people celebrate it by going to Mass, decorating a Christmas tree, giving gifts, and spending time with family and friends. Complete with simple text and colorful photographs. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
10) Mardi Gras
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Explains the history and customs of Mardi Gras, the significance of the holiday, the ways in which it is celebrated, and more.
11) Spring holidays
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Spring is a wonderful time of year. Readers will learn that there are so many wonderful holidays that are celebrated in the spring. St. Patrick's Day is in March. Passover is in March and April. Cinco de Mayo is in May. Ramadan lasts for a month and ends in May.
12) Ramadan
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Introduces the Muslim holiday, discussing the ways in which it is celebrated.
13) Winter holidays
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This title looks at some of the fun and important holidays that people of different cultures might celebrate in wintertime. The book is complete with big, bright photographs, a More Winter Holidays section, and a picture glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
14) Diwali
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Describes how the Hindu holiday of Diwali is celebrated.
15) Cinco de Mayo
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This book introduces "Cinco de Mayo," a Mexican holiday celebrating the Mexican victory against the French in the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
16) July
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This title will examine the month of July and cover information like what month number it is, what kind of weather to expect in certain areas, fun activities, historical birthdays, and federal, religious, and multi-cultural holidays. Bright and colorful photographs accompany simple text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jr. is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
17) November
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This title will examine the month of November and cover information like what month number it is, what kind of weather to expect in certain areas, fun activities, historical birthdays, and federal, religious, and multi-cultural holidays. Bright and colorful photographs accompany simple text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jr. is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
18) October
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Presents information about the tenth month, including what kind of weather to expect in certain areas, historical birthdays, and holidays.
19) June
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This title will examine the month of June and cover information like what month number it is, what kind of weather to expect in certain areas, fun activities, historical birthdays, and federal, religious, and multi-cultural holidays. Bright and colorful photographs accompany simple text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jr. is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
20) Birthday
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Explains what a birthday is and describes some of the ways birthdays are celebrated.
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