Diwali

Diwali PDF Author: Kate Torpie
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780778742821
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34

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Book Description
Discusses Diwali, one of Hinduism's most important holidays.

Diwali

Diwali PDF Author: Kate Torpie
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780778742821
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34

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Book Description
Discusses Diwali, one of Hinduism's most important holidays.

New Year's Day

New Year's Day PDF Author: Lynn Peppas
Publisher: Celebrations in My World (Libr
ISBN: 9780778747628
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Book Description
Examines the history of New Year's Day, a holiday observed around the world, and looks at traditions associated with the celebration.

Celebrations Around the World

Celebrations Around the World PDF Author: Katy Halford
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 146548390X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Book Description
It's time to celebrate! From Christmas and Thanksgiving, to Diwali and Halloween, kids won't want to miss out on all the festivities. Embark on an exciting journey through the most interesting and important festivals, celebrations, and holidays enjoyed by people around the world. Stunning original illustrations and fascinating facts will inspire and inform children about cultures and religions from the countries of the world. Witness a camel marathon in a celebration of the Sahara Desert, and devour some delicious dumplings to celebrate Chinese New Year. Discover why skeletons dance at the Day of the Dead in Mexico, and get messy at Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors. Children will love poring over artist Katy Halford's beautiful illustrations, which showcase every celebration in absorbing detail. Engaging factual writing introduce young readers to the most interesting aspects of each celebration, from the costumes worn to the food eaten, and encourage an understanding of other cultures and religions.

Let's Celebrate!

Let's Celebrate! PDF Author: Kate DePalma
Publisher: Barefoot Books
ISBN: 1782859373
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42

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Book Description
Lyrical, sensory nonfiction text and vibrant illustrations invite readers to experience a child’s-eye view of 13 holidays around the world, such as the Spring Festival in China, Inti Raymi in Peru, Eid al-Fitr in Egypt, Día de Muertos in Mexico and the New Yam Festival in Nigeria. Includes pronunciation guides, a global festival calendar and educational notes about why we celebrate.

Holi

Holi PDF Author: Lynn Peppas
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780778747536
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

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Book Description
Introduces the Hindu festival of Holi, a joyful holiday celebrating the coming of spring, and describes the history of the holiday and the different ways Holi is celebrated throughout the world.

Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day PDF Author: Molly Aloian
Publisher: Celebrations in My World
ISBN: 9780778747833
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Book Description
Each year on November 11th, millions of people in Canada and other countries in the Commonwealth take time to remember the men and women who served their countries during times of war. This book describes how people around the world hold similar services to make sure that the sacrifices they made for the world's security are remembered. Poppies, poems, and special prayers are featured as important symbols and traditions.

Presidents' Day

Presidents' Day PDF Author: Lynn Peppas
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780778747567
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

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Book Description
An introduction to the history and celebrations of Presidents' Day.

Every Month is a New Year

Every Month is a New Year PDF Author: Marilyn Singer
Publisher: Lee & Low Books
ISBN: 9781620141625
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Book Description
Happy New Year ... in July! This versatile collection of engaging original poems showcases New Year celebrations throughout the year and around the world.

A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals

A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals PDF Author: Claire Grace
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
ISBN: 0711245428
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130

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Book Description
With fact-filled text accompanied by beautifully bright illustrations from the wonderfully talented Chris Corr, prepare yourself for a journey as we travel around the world celebrating and uncovering a visual feast of culture. Countless different festivals are celebrated all over the world throughout the year. Some are national holidays, celebrated for religious and cultural reasons, or to mark an important date in history, while others are just for fun. Give thanks and tuck into a delicious meal with friends and family at Thanksgiving, get caught up in a messy tomato fight in Spain at La Tomatina, add a splash of color to your day at the Holi festival of colors and celebrate the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The World Full of… series is a collection of beautiful hardcover story treasuries. Discover folktales from all around the world or be introduced to some of the world’s best-loved writers with these stunning gift books, the perfection addition to any child’s library. Also available from the series: A Year Full of Stories, A World Full of Animal Stories, A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories, A World Full of Dickens Stories, A World Full of Spooky Stories, and A Bedtime Full of Stories.

Lighting Our World

Lighting Our World PDF Author: Catherine Rondina
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
ISBN: 1554535948
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

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Book Description
Illustrated introduction to world festivities that are celebrated with candles, bonfires, lanterns, fireworks and other traditional lights