MacMillan, Dianne M.

Explains the history of Chinese New Year and describes how it is celebrated.

Describes the life of Martin Luther King and the origin and celebration of the holiday in his honor.

Explains the history and customs of Mardi Gras, the significance of the holiday, the many ways in which it is celebrated, and how the celebrations vary according to location.

Learn all about Tet, the three-day holiday that is like Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's and a birthday all rolled into one celebration.

Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, behavior, and conservation of cheetahs.

Text and photos describe the physical characteristics, life cycle, behavior, habitats, and survival problems of the African and Asiatic elephants.

Photographs and text describe Ramadan, the month-long Islamic holiday, and its joyous conclusion, the Id al-Fitr celebration.

Discusses the history and traditions, as well as the symbols and current celebration of this Hindu holiday.

Photographs and text describe Ramadan, the month-long Islamic holiday, and its joyous conclusion, the Id al-Fitr celebration.

An introduction to Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, providing information about the Hindu religion, the origins of the holiday, and the traditions and symbols associated with its observance.