special days

"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"--Provided by publisher.

"On Earth Day, people celebrate what makes Earth special. Follow Cookie Monster and his friends from Sesame Street as they learn to be kind to Earth, on Earth Day and every day! Learn who started Earth Day, why it's important, and the different ways people celebrate it, from having a parade to cleaning up a park"--Provided by publisher.

"This title introduces readers to the holiday of Earth Day. Text, . . . photos, and a photo glossary make this title . . . [an] introduction to the topic"--Provided by publisher.

"Treat kids to a seek-and-find celebration! Full-color photo puzzles focused on birthdays, the 100th Day of School, fiestas, and other days people celebrate make finding the hidden objects within them a delightful challenge. Pictographs and word labels are included in each to-find list"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at Gay Pride Day and what led to its creation.

Introduces some of the holidays that people in different parts of the world celebrate in each of the four seasons, from German festivals in October and Chinese New Year in the wintertime to Cinco de Mayo and the Fourth of July.

Presents brief descriptions of holidays and special observances established by statute in the United States and its territories, arranged by month and day, and features listings of unscheduled observances, and holidays and observances by jurisdiction. Includes subject and name indexes.

Simple text and photographs explore various occasions for celebrations, including birthdays, weddings, and giving thanks.

Gives secular and religious holidays observed in 204 countries throughout the world, in calendar form to show the day and date each holiday will occur through 2015.