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Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Kids love to celebrate the 100th Day of School! Some elementary school students make crafts, play games, or eat treats to mark the holiday. Others have a dress-up day or hold counting contests. Readers will discover how a shared special day can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Chinese New Year is a time for new beginnings. Some people clean their homes from top to bottom or share meals with friends. Others pray, light fireworks, or give each other gifts. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
3) Christmas
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Description
"Christmas is about celebrating! It is a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus. Some people mark the holiday with Christmas trees and other decorations. People gather with family and friends to eat meals and give gifts. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Cinco de Mayo is about celebrating! It honors a Mexican Army victory during the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Some people mark the holiday with folk dancing or traditional foods such as chalupas and mole poblano. Others watch parades or attend cultural festivals. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
5) Diwali
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Diwali is about celebrating! It honors the Hindu story of Rama. Sikhs, Buddhists, and Jains also celebrate Diwali. To celebrate this Festival of Lights, people light lamps, watch fireworks, and dance. Others might exchange cards and presents. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
6) Earth Day
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Earth Day celebrates our beautiful planet and calls us to act on its behalf. Some people spend the day planting flowers or trees. Others organize neighborhood clean-ups, go on nature walks, or make recycled crafts. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
7) Eid al-Adha
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Eid al-Adha is about celebrating! It is a Muslim festival remembering the sacrifice Ibrahim was willing to make. People mark the festival with prayer, visiting family, and gifts. Some people sacrifice an animal and share the meat with their community. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Groundhog Day puts weather prediction in the paws of a rodent! To celebrate this holiday, some people watch Punxsutawney Phil in person, on TV, or online. Others make springtime crafts or have groundhog parties. Readers will discover how a shared special day can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
9) Hanukkah
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Hanukkah is about celebrating! Often called the Festival of Lights, the eight-day celebration honors a miracle that happened long ago. During Hanukkah, people light the menorah. They sing songs. They gather with family and friends to eat special food and give gifts. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Indigenous Peoples' Day is about celebrating! The second Monday in October is a day to honor Native American people, their histories, and cultures. People mark the day with food, dancing, and songs. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
11) Juneteenth
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"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"--
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrates the life of the civil rights movement leader. Some people observe the day by singing, reading, or watching movies about him. Others volunteer in their community or make peace-inspired crafts. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
13) Presidents' Day
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Presidents' Day celebrates the birthdays of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and all U.S. presidents. Some people go to parades, visit historical sites, or read books about presidents. Others dress up in costumes. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Ramadan is an Islamic holy month. During this holiday, some Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, read from the Quran, or pray. Others help the poor, hang lanterns, or make crafts and decorations. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Daia de los Muertos is a special holiday to remember and celebrate loved ones. It is a Mexican tradition held to honor those who have died. Some people dress up and go to parades. Others sing, dance, and eat special food. Others decorate altars with flowers and make offerings. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
16) Kwanzaa
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Kwanzaa is about celebrating! It honors African American heritage. Some people mark the holiday by lighting the kinara. Families and friends gather to eat a big feast. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
17) Thanksgiving
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Thanksgiving is the day people give thanks for the blessings in their lives. It's also a time to gather with family and friends to enjoy traditional foods like turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie. Celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November, this American holiday has been around since the 1620s. From the very first celebration to today's parades, food, and football, learn about this festive holiday's traditions and history"--
18) Valentine's Day
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Series
Pub. Date
[2024]
Description
"Valentine's Day is about celebrating love. Around the world, people show their affection for others on this special day. Some people exchange cards or paper hearts. Others give chocolate pigs or other candy. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
19) Veterans Day
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Veterans Day is a holiday celebrated every November 11 in the United States. It honors military veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. People often participate in a moment of silence to honor veterans and their service to the country. People also decorate with American flags and watch parades honoring the Armed Forces. Learn the ways people celebrate this special day and similar holidays in countries around the world"--