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'>Spanish 4748""",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
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In the United States, people celebrate many holidays. Encourage beginning readers to learn about national holidays and develop their reading skills with this engaging Spanish book that features detailed images, simple text, a glossary, and an index. Kindergarten students will build their foundational literacy skills as they learn about the importance and meaning of US holidays.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In the United States, people celebrate many holidays. Encourage beginning readers to learn about national holidays and develop their reading skills with this engaging nonfiction title that features detailed images, simple text, a glossary, and an index. A culminating activity promotes additional thinking and learning.
4) Christmas
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English
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Updated for 2020, young readers learn about Christmas through simple text, photos, and activities.
5) Thanksgiving
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English
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Updated for 2020, young readers learn about Thanksgiving through simple text, photos, and activities.
6) Juneteenth
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Across the country, people observe the day with speeches, poetry readings, festivals, picnics, street fairs, and family reunions. It is a day for people to come together and continue working toward equality. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Kwanzaa is a seven-day festival that begins on December 26th and is celebrated until the first of January each year. It celebrates African American culture as well as family and community. Families gather to eat delicious foods, exchange gifts, and honor their heritage and traditions. Using age-appropriate language, this book explores Kwanzaa's roots and the social significance of its founding. Colorful images allow readers to visualize the celebration
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Marco loves the food, parades, and fun of Cinco de Mayo. This year he's one of the dancers. As he listens to the mariachi music, Marco thinks of the brave Mexicans at the first Cinco de Mayo. Find out the different things people do to celebrate this holiday!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
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'>Spanish 4748""",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
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In Juneteenth, young readers will learn about this American holiday and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this unique holiday.
A labeled diagram helps readers understand the symbols of Juneteenth, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Juneteenth online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...
12) Chinese New Year
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Formats
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You could say the best is saved for last when it comes to Chinese New Year. The Lantern Festival stands as the holiday's grand finale. Dragon and lion puppets dance by day. At night, glowing lanterns float on water and across sky. This introduction to China's most famous celebration will mesmerize beginning readers.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Despite what many people believe, Cinco de Mayo isn't the day Mexico celebrates its independence. The holiday, celebrated on May 5th each year, actually commemorates the date Mexican troops defeated the French more than 150 years ago. In this book, readers will find information about the history of Cinco de Mayo, including where and how it's celebrated around the world. Interestingly, it's a much bigger deal in the United States than in other countries,...
15) Celebrate March
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English
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This is your guidebook to celebrating March's well-known and wacky holidays! Featured days include International Sports Car Racing Day and National Puppy Day.
16) Flag Day
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English
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Symbols are explained, as well as the celebration of Flag Day in this fun tale. Books of the Neighborhood Readers Program build early literacy skills, introduce important content-area language, and help develop speaking and writing skills. They can be integrated into any existing language arts or core reading programs.
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Décor! Lighting! Atmosphere! Oh, and cake! There are many artistic decisions that go into a party – from choosing a theme, to preparing games, to making snacks! This guide to party planning gives readers creative control over their own celebrations. They can collaborate with friends, or play the host! Either way, this book full of inspiring ideas and easy step-by-step instructions guarantees a good time for all. Photographs of crafts, foods, and...
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Once upon a time in 1564, Charles IX, the king of France, ruled that the first day of the year would be January 1 instead of April 1. Those who forgot the change and celebrated New Year's Day on April 1 were ridiculed by having fish thrown at them.
In the skilled hands of Peter Welling, this history takes on a hilarious dimension. In the French town of Bakonneggs, there exists a rivalry between the Mayor Melon de Plume, a pig, and a prankster rooster,...
20) Veterans Day
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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On Veterans Day, Americans honor all who have served in the US armed forces. The holiday began in commemoration of the one-year anniversary of the end of World War I and continues to be celebrated every year on November 11. Readers will learn the ways this holiday is celebrated across the country, and can reinforce their understanding by following a recipe for the all-American Apple Brown Betty and instructions to make a thank-you card they can give...
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