Ponto, Joanna

"First observed in 1966, Kwanzaa is the weeklong celebration of African traditions in American culture. Readers will be introduced to the black power movement of the last century and understand that this holiday was created to connect African Americans with their heritage ... Includes colorful photos, an easy-to-follow recipe for Botswanan stew and instructions on how to make and play the mancala counting game"--Provided by publisher.

"Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is celebrated with firecrackers, sweet treats, and exciting tales of a prince and princess. Readers will learn about the customs involved in celebrating this joyful holiday"--Provided by publisher.

"The United States celebrated the first Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 20, 1986. There were marches, parades, and candlelight gatherings. Readers will learn about the life and accomplishments of Martin Luther King Jr. and why his birthday was made an official national holiday"--Provided by publisher.

"In Texas, slaves found out they were free on June 19, 1865. This day is known as Juneteenth. While it was first a holiday in Texas, today people celebrate Juneteenth all across the United States. Learn about the history of the holiday as well as how it is celebrated. In addition, try your hand at preparing a delicious recipe for corn muffins and constructing Juneteenth flag pinwheels to place in a garden, yard, or window in commemoration of this historic day."--Back cover.

"Students will learn about ancient Egypt, prehistoric France, and second-century China as they create a pyramid paperweight, a cave painting place mat, and a window decoration out of homemade paper from items they can find around their home. This . . . introduction into the world of art, both ancient and modern, also discusses the cultural significance of such iconic figures as Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollock, and Georges-Pierre Seurat. In addition to the ten projects, this book also includes patterns . . ."--Publisher.

"Provides character education through different scenarios that demonstrate children being kind"--Provided by publisher.

"Provides character education through different scenarios that demonstrate children being good citizens"--Provided by publisher.

"In Texas, slaves found out they were free on June 19, 1865. This day is known as Juneteenth. While it was first a holiday in Texas, today people celebrate Juneteenth all across the United States. Learn about the history of the holiday as well as how it is celebrated. In addition, try your hand at preparing a delicious recipe for corn muffins and constructing Juneteenth flag pinwheels to place in a garden, yard, or window in commemoration of this historic day"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the history and significance of Columbus Day. Also includes a blue corn cake recipe and instructions for making a boat craft from a walnut shell and clay.

"Ten . . . projects provide students with a hands-on way to learn about animals. Accompanied by colorful images and patterns that are easy to reproduce using a copier or printer, accessible step-by-step directions instruct students how to make such unique crafts as a flying bird ornament, a giraffe statue out of aluminum foil, and a butterfly hand fan using inexpensive materials found at homeor in the classroom"--Publisher.