Rajczak Nelson, Kristen

"Many Christmas symbols are very old and date to before there even was a Christmas. Elves, however, were likely introduced to the mythology of Santa Claus in the 1820s with the famous poem, 'The Night Before Christmas.' In this book, beginning readers trace these first mentions of elves to the modern-day 'Elf on a Shelf' craze"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the history of the Christmas tree.

An introduction to assassin bugs, discussing where they live, how they eat and more.

A brief biography of award winning author of children's books Laurence Yep.

Looks at the history of wrestling, focusing on well-known "greats" within the game.

"Much of the detail in Santa Claus lore was added to his long history of stories in the 19th century. His storied home became the North Pole around this time. Today, the North Pole is symbolic of Santa, and sending letters there may be an essential part of the Christmas season. Beginning readers . . . can read more about real-life North Poles, such as Santa's Village in Finland. Colorful historical illustrations aid readers' understanding as they learn about this Christmas symbol"--Provided by publisher.

Text and illustrations describe what a community leader is, discussing the qualities are needed for a leader, how to run for office and more.

"Readers discover the history of the three kings' story as well as how they are celebrated in cultures around the world today [during the Christmas season]"--Provided by publisher.

"From those at the Rockefeller Center to ones that might perch at the top of a home Christmas tree, angels are a common symbol of the Christmas season. This symbol's link to the holiday likely began with the Bible story of the Nativity, but today, angel figures' beauty and elegance make them a lovely addition to many households' Christmas decorations. Readers will learn why and how angels became part of the Christmas season in this book"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the causes, treatments, and consequences of anorexia and bulimia.