Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Cinco de Mayo Cinco de Mayo Fredrick McKissack, Jr. "Kids count from one to ten as they learn about the history and customs of Cinco de Mayo"--Provided by publisher. OL15103748W
La Pascua en todo el mundo (Easter around the World) La Pascua en todo el mundo (Easter around the World) Shannon Knudsen Easter is celebrated in many different ways around the world. In Sweden, children dress up as Easter witches and go door to door, hoping for candy. Egyptian children have egg-rolling contests. Russia… OL15190326W
Chinese New Year Chinese New Year Alice K. Flanagan Explores the origins of Chinese New Year, a holiday that marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring, and describes the preparations, foods, customs, and symbols associated with the celebrati… OL15194675W
What is Veterans Day? What is Veterans Day? Elaine Landau "An introduction to Veterans Day with an easy activity"--Provided by publisher. OL15415446W
Christmas--celebrating life, giving, and kindness Christmas--celebrating life, giving, and kindness Arlene Erlbach Discusses the origins, symbols, decorations and costumes pertaining to Christmas, and includes a Christmas craft project. OL16049737W
The story of Hanukkah The story of Hanukkah Jill Weber,David A. Adler Introduces children to the Maccabean Revolt, the Holy Temple of Jerusalem, and the oil that burned for eight nights. OL16484349W
Ramadan Ramadan Susan L. Douglass An introduction to Islamic observances during the month of Ramadan and the subsequent festival of Eid-al-Fitr. OL16931512W
Passover Passover Cathy Goldberg Fishman The book describes the origins of the Passover story in the story of Moses and the Israelites’ escape from Egypt. It also explains how the holiday is celebrated today and includes a discussion of the… OL1950255W
Diwali Diwali Rina Singh Enlivened by personal stories, Diwali illuminates and celebrates how Hindu, Sikh and Jain traditions are kept alive in the modern world in this work of nonfiction for middle readers. OL20036911W
Diwali Diwali Rachel A. Koestler-Grack For five days every fall, India shines especially bright. The occasion is Diwali, the country s Festival of Lights. Clay lamps, fireworks and sparklers, and colorful rangoli sand art all add visual b… OL20058801W
Dinosaur holidays Dinosaur holidays Joyce Jeffries Dinosaurs celebrate the holidays just like we do! In this innovative first concepts book, readers will see dinosaurs diving into Earth Day, Halloween, and more. Dinos love to have fun on holidays, an… OL21239293W
Cultural traditions in Canada Cultural traditions in Canada Molly Aloian Describes the different holidays and traditions in various parts of Canada and the ways in which Canadians celebrate family occasions. OL21974432W
Family celebrations Family celebrations Debbie Gallagher "Topic: non fiction factual book about the celebrations in families including birthdays, deaths, cultural and religious celebrations."--Provided by publisher. OL2623021W
Cooking the Chinese Way Cooking the Chinese Way Ling Yu Introduces fundamental of Chinese cooking, including special ingredients and cooking utensils. Also provides recipes for suggested dishes. OL4642577W
Valentine Valentine Carol Carrick While waiting for her mother to come home from work on Valentine's Day, Heather helps her grandmother rescue a newborn lamb and bake a special cooky. OL48116W
New Year's Day New Year's Day Kathryn A. Imler A basic introduction to how and why New Year's Day is celebrated as a holiday. OL6027899W