Rookie read-about holidays
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1) Thanksgiving
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Series
Pub. Date
2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Introduces young readers to the history, foods, and traditions of Thanksgiving. Real color photos and simple text encourage children to read on their own-and to thing about what they're thankful for.
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Columbus Day
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Diwali
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4) Easter
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Series
Pub. Date
c2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A simple introduction to Easter and some of the ways it is celebrated.
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Labor Day
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Passover
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Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
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Canada Day
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Election day
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11) Memorial Day
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Series
Pub. Date
[2002]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Introduces the history of Memorial Day and explains how it is observed today.
12) Presidents' Day
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Series
Pub. Date
[2002]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Discusses the holiday known as Presidents' Day and the significant achievements of those presidents whom it honors, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
13)
Ramadan
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14) Veterans Day
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Explains the history of Veterans Day and why it is observed, and suggests ways of honoring veterans on this special day, such as flying the flag, attending parades, buying poppies, and visiting hospitals.
16) April Fool's Day
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Series
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Introduces the history of April Fools' Day and explains how it is observed today.
17)
Arbor Day
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18) Cinco de Mayo
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
An introduction to the history and traditions of Cinco de Mayo, a holiday celebrating the Mexican victory over French invaders, May 5, 1862.
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Flag Day
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20) Groundhog Day
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Series
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Introduces the history of Groundhog Day and explains how it is observed today.
21) Holi
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Series
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
An introduction to the traditions and festivities of the Hindu festival called Holi.
22)
Purim
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25) Christmas
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book explores the history and traditions of Christmas, the time when Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
26) Earth Day
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Series
Pub. Date
c2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Introduces the holiday Earth Day, discussing its purpose and how it is celebrated.
27)
Halloween
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28) Independence Day
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Introduces the history of Independence Day and explains how it is celebrated today.
29) Kwanzaa
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Simple text and color photographs introduce readers to the traditions of Kwanzaa.
30) Valentine's Day
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Series
Pub. Date
2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Simple text and color photographs introduce young readers to the traditions and festivities of Valentine's Day.
31) Thanksgiving
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Series
Pub. Date
2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Introduces readers to the traditions of Thanksgiving.
32) Hanukkah
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Series
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Introduces the origin, traditions, and festivities of Hanukkah.
33) Kwanzaa
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Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Introduces the youngest readers to the traditions, festivities, and history of Kwanzaa.
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