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1) Kwanzaa
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
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.
Author
Series
Yoko books (Rosemary Wells) volume 4
Publisher
Disney Hyperion
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Author
Series
Silver Springs (Brenda Novak) volume 7
Language
English
Formats
Description
TV anchor Emery Bliss loses everything when her ex posts a sex tape online. When she winds up in small town Silver Springs for the holidays, the last thing she's looking for is love.
8) Thanksgiving
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Thanksgiving is turkey, pumpkin pie, family gatherings, and a celebration of all the good things for which we're grateful. But how did out modern-day Thanksgiving traditions get their start? What was the first Thanksgiving like? Informative text and creative illustrations help kids learn the answer to this and more.
9) Passover
Author
Series
Publisher
Pebble Books
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Simple text and photographs describe the history of Passover and the ways it is celebrated in North America.
11) Mardi Gras
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Discusses the festival of Mardi Gras and how it is celebreated.
12) Merry Madagascar
Publisher
DreamWorks Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
"When Santa and his reindeer crash onto the island of Madagasgar, it's up to Alex, Marty, Gloria, Melman and those wacky penguins to save Christmas"--Container.
14) Arbor Day
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Pub
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the history, purpose, and observance of Arbor Day, a day recognizing the importance of trees.
15) Santa cruise
Author
Series
Santa's Crew volume 1
Language
English
Description
At Ridgewood High, Amy, Frankie, Rachael and Nina formed a deep bond. Now, 15 years after leaving school behind, they're back for a reunion, laughing, reminiscing and chatting how much has changed - and how much hasn't. Nina, once the star of every school play, moved to Hollywood and landed a recurring role on a sitcom. Amy, fondly known as 'the brains of the operation,' is now a Silicon Valley bioengineer. Outgoing and compassionate, Frankie works...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Christmas has never brought out the best in the MacDougal family. Still, year after year, they gather together in the Blue Ridge Mountains to try to make the season merry and bright. But this year is an especially strained one, between Shayne's impending divorce, Morwenna's slavish devotion to work, and Bobbie's reluctance to face what life has to offer. Then, in the midst of a snowy sibling shouting match, a mysterious stranger appears.
19) Independence Day
Author
Series
Publisher
Weigl Publishers
Pub. Date
2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Examines the history of Independence Day and describes some of the ways that this holiday is celebrated.
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