holidays

Simple text and photographs describe the traditions, symbols, and history of Hanukkah and how it is celebrated.

Simple text and photographs describe the traditions, symbols, and history of St. Patrick's Day and how it is celebrated.

Simple text and photographs describe the traditions, symbols, and history of Memorial Day and how it is celebrated.

An introduction to Earth Day and how people celebrate the holiday.

Introduces celebrations around the world, covering how people welcome the new year, celebrate nature, observe religious holidays, and more.

With Halloween soon to arrive, little Daniel Tiger and his friends pick out special costumes to wear in the holiday parade through the neighborhood.

Excited to host her great uncle Charles, a Vietnam War veteran, at her school's Veterans Day celebration, Tana becomes worried when a virus outbreak threatens to cancel the event. Includes recipes for pumpkin puree.

A multicultural family celebrates the traditions of two New Years--the Jewish Rosh Hashanah in the autumn, and the Asian Lunar New Year several months later.

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history of Juneteenth, including when, where, and who first celebrated Emancipation Day, its meaning, the traditions associated with it, and how African American people around the United States celebrate independence today. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the history behind this important holiday that freed enslaved people.A Take a Look! infographic highlights the symbolism of the Juneteenth colors, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers a map and quick stats on the history of the holiday. Children can learn more about Juneteenth using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Juneteenth also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.Juneteenth is part of Jump!'s Holiday History series.

"This title features ten fun projects that can enhance nearly any time of year around a holiday, from creating ghoulish glow-in-the-dark water for Halloween to brewing green, bubbly soda around St. Patrick's Day. Step-by-step instructions and vivid illustrations guide students through each activity. Accessible text connects each activity to important curricula concepts such as food science, chemistry, and ultraviolet light"--Provided by publisher.