Celebrations in my world

Explores the history of the holiday known as Juneteenth and discusses how this special day is recognized and celebrated. Includes full-color photographs and illustrations and a glossary.

Provides information about groundhogs and the history of Groundhog Day. Describes America's ways of celebrating the arrival of spring and the role of Pennsylvania's most famous weather predictor, Punxsutawney Phil. Also includes information about other state and country celebrations, color photos, a glossary, and an index.

Outlines the special significance of the 100th day of school and examines how this day is celebrated by people around the world. Includes full-color photographs and a glossary.

Examines the history of Columbus Day, a holiday observed in the United States, and looks at traditions associated with the celebration.

Describes the holiday of Flag Day that occurs on June 14th every year to celebrate the creation of the United States flag.

Examines the history, principles, and symbols of Kwanzaa, a holiday created in 1966 to celebrate African-American history and culture.

Explores the origin of Christmas and the various ways that people celebrate it around the world.

Explains for young readers the Jewish holidays Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Includes color photographs and factual side-bars.

Traces the history of Passover and examines how this holiday is celebrated by various Jewish cultures around the world. Includes full-color photographs and a glossary.

Introduces readers to the Jewish festival of lights, Hanukkah. Features easy-to-read text and full-color photographs.