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100th Day of School

Reagan Miller (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778791089

After counting down the school days, it is finally the 100th Day of School! Readers will love learning about how this popular milestone is celebrated in the classroom. This book includes fun and challenging activities that exercise both the mind and body. Children will enjoy learning how other children around the world celebrate this event.

Flag Day

Robert Walker (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427179616

June 14 commemorates the adoption of the United States flag in 1777, one year after federation. The day was established by President Woodrow Wilson in 1916 and is recognized through much of the United States as a state holiday. Massachusetts still celebrates with a large parade. Readers will learn the history of the adoption of the United States flag and the Army Birthday, also celebrated on this day.

Arbor Day

Lynn Peppas (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427179593

Arbor Day is held on the last Friday of April across the United States. Observers are encouraged to plant trees across the nation and remember the importance of forests and the environment. Young readers will learn about the importance of environmental awareness through this unique celebration that began in the 1800s.

Constitution Day

Molly Aloian (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778789857

On September 17, 1787, a handful of Americans signed a historic document that helped organize a structured government for the United States and recognized the rights of its citizens. This national holiday celebrates the most important document in the history of the United Statesits Constitution. This exciting book will educate children on a crucial turning point in American history.

Happy Birthday!

Robert Walker (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427194442

How do you celebrate the day you were born? In North America, children invite their friends and families to birthday parties where they play games and eat birthday cake. Some other countries have different birthday traditions. Learn how birthdays are celebrated around the world and why some ages are considered more special than others.

Labor Day

Robert Walker (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427194466

Labor Day is a national holiday that recognizes the important contributions of workers across North America. Celebrated every year on the first Monday of September, people who do all kinds of jobs, from factory work to health care, participate in parades, attend barbecues, and listen to speeches. This interesting book provides a look at the labor movement of the last century, the traditions and symbols of this special day, and how workers are recognized in other parts of the world.

Juneteenth

Lynn Peppas (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427194459

Every year on June 19th, people of all backgrounds celebrate the day that African Americans were freed from slavery in the United States. People mark the occasion by gathering at parks for picnics and to hear music. There are even rodeos that celebrate famous black cowboys! Young readers will be fascinated to learn about the history of the Civil War and the law that freed the slaves.

Presidents' Day

Lynn Peppas (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778792185

What began as a day to celebrate the birthday of George Washington, the first president of the United States of America, has grown to include every other president to serve as leader of the country. Learn all about Presidents' Day, from its earliest beginnings to how Americans celebrate this occasion today. Children will love this easy-to-understand introduction of this important national holiday.

A Visual Dictionary of Christmas Long Ago

Bobbie Kalman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427194749

This illustrated dictionary introduces readers to early celebrations of Christmas in North America and around the world. Beautiful illustrations focus on Christmas customs and traditions in the Victorian era, especially those practiced by the early settlers in North America.

Groundhog Day

Lynn Peppas (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427194435

Will he or won't he see his shadow? That's the big question on Groundhog Day, an annual winter event on February 2nd to predict how soon spring will arrive. Young readers will learn about the ceremonies and traditions that take place on this special day.

Bar and Bat Mitzvahs

Robert Aloian (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427179609

The celebration of a bar or bat mitzvah is a recognition that a young Jewish boy or girl has reached the age of responsibility. At the age of 13 for boys and 12 for girls, children take lessons to prepare for the ritual ceremony of reading from the Torah, the Jewish holy book. Readers will learn about the different ways boys and girls are prepared, as well as the traditional family celebrations that go along with the religious celebration.

Valentine's Day

Reagan Miller (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778792215

Every February 14th, people celebrate love and friendship by exchanging cards, flowers, and gifts, all in the name of Saint Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and why do we celebrate this holiday? Young readers will discover the meanings behind Valentines Day symbols such as hearts, red roses, and cupid. Readers will also learn how people around the world celebrate this holiday.

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

Lynn Peppas (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778792192

Rosh Hashanah is often referred to as the Jewish New Year. Millions of Jewish people all over the world celebrate this holiday. The holiday includes the holiest Jewish day of the year, Yom Kippur, the day of repentance. Learn about how Jewish people eat special foods, reflect on the year gone by, and think about how they can improve in the year to come.

St. Patrick's Day

Molly Aloian (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778792208

On March 17th of each year, millions of people all over the world celebrate St. Patricks Day. Taste the foods, hear the music, and dance the dances that make up his celebration. The history of this celebration will captivate children and teach them about Irish culture and traditions.

Mardi Gras and Carnival

Molly Aloian (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778792178

Put on a mask and join the street party for Mardi Gras. Learn all about this colorful New Orleans holiday, where people enjoy food and fun before the beginning of Lent, a period of reflection and giving up things we enjoy. Explore the history of Mardi Gras, and Carnival, and all its different customs taken from around the world!

Eid al-Adha

Robert Walker (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778791102

One of the most important days of the Muslim calendar, people mark the occasion with a feast shared with people in their community. This fascinating book highlights the customs of this special religious holiday, including the clothing, prayers, food, and gifts.

Independence Day

Molly Aloian (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778792161

Independence Day, or the Fourth of July, is one of the most important days in the history of the United States of America. Millions of Americans celebrate this national holiday each year. Parades, barbecues, and fireworks have all become staples of the celebration. Learn the importance of this national holiday to the people of the United States, then and now.

Holi

Lynn Peppas (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778792154

Each year during the beginning of spring, millions of Indian people celebrate Holi, also called the Festival of Colors. This two-day celebration includes important Hindu rituals and traditions. Students will love this fascinating introduction to one of the most colorful celebrations in the world!

Veterans Day

Robert Walker (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778791157

Veterans Day is a time to honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Young readers will learn about the soldiers this holiday celebrates and how the occasion is marked across the country on November 11th.

New Year's Day

Lynn Peppas (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778791119

From New Year's Eve to New Year's Day, people around the world have different customs to welcome in the new year. Learn the history of New Year's Day, and read about the fireworks, resolutions, and parades that make it so much fun!

Hanukkah

Molly Aloian (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778789826

Hanukkah is a Jewish festival of lights that celebrates the re-dedication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. Hanukkah is observed over eight days by lighting a candle on the Menorah, a special candelabrum, once each day. After lighting the candle, Jews recite blessings and sing special hymns.

Columbus Day

Molly Aloian (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778791096

Each year on October 12th, millions of people in the United States celebrate Columbus Day. Easy-to-read text and colorful images help describe the events of Christopher Columbus' voyage, the discovery of the New World, and the activities and celebrations associated with this holiday.

Christmas

Molly Aloian (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778789864

Come inside and learn all about this popular seasonal celebration, from its ancient Christian roots to the holiday extravaganza it has become today. Young readers will learn all about Christmas, including its beliefs and customs.

Ramadan

Molly Aloian (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778789840

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar during which Muslims across the world observe daytime fasting for a whole month. It is believed that it was during this month that the first verses from the Koran were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. Ramadan ends with Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the most important festivals in the Islamic religion. The practices observed throughout this holy month are detailed in a simple and informative manner.

Kwanzaa

Molly Aloian (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778789833

Kwanzaa is an African American festival that celebrates family, community and culture. It began in 1966 and based on various African harvest festivals in an attempt to bring African Americans together and remind them of their roots.