Holidays (ABDO Pub. Co.)
Author
1) Kwanzaa
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
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.
2) Easter
Author
Pub. Date
[2012]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Explains the origins, meaning, symbols, and traditions associated with Easter.
3) Juneteenth
Author
Pub. Date
[2012]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Introduces the origins and significance of Juneteenth--June 19, the day when African Americans recall their heritage and their forebears' emancipation from slavery--and describes how the holiday is celebrated.
4) Ramadan
Author
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Provides information about Ramadan, explaining what it is, how it began, and how it is celebrated.
Author
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
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.
7) Diwali
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Recounts the origins and history of Diwali, and describes how the holiday is celebrated.
8) Earth day
Author
Pub. Date
c2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"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."--