Best Holiday BooksAge Level: 8–9 Grade Level: 3–4 The books in this series introduce young readers to the origins of holidays important to children and families of many cultural backgrounds. Each carefully researched book describes how and why the holiday is celebrated. Updated with many new color photographs while featuring large readable type, a glossary, and an index. Introduces elementary readers to holidays in the U.S. from many different cultures Explains the origin of each holiday and shows how each holiday is celebrated Revised and Expanded Explores a variety of traditions and customs Supports the History/Social Studies and English/Language Arts curricula7 1/8” x 8 1/4” 48pp. Illus. with color and black-and-white photographs Contains a glossary and an index Spring 1990 Page 1 of 11 Kwanzaa, Revised and Updated Dorothy Rhodes Freeman and Dianne M. MacMillan Freeman and MacMillan discuss the significance of Kwanzaa in five information-packed chapters. The traditions and seven key principles associated with Kwanzaa are explained in a clear, interesting way that gives the reader a comprehensive understanding of this important holiday...Read More Buying Options ISBN: 978-0-7660-3042-8 Binding: Library Bound BookList Price: $27.93Discount Price: $20.95 LL Loading… Mardi Gras, Revised and Updated Dianne M. MacMillan In eight exciting chapters, author Dianne M. MacMillan explores the history, traditions, and current celebrations of Mardi Gras. What started out as a one-day celebration before the beginning of Lent has turned into a multi-day celebration in New Orleans and many other places across the country and around the world...Read More Buying Options ISBN: 978-0-7660-3062-6 Binding: Library Bound BookList Price: $26.93Discount Price: $20.20 LL Loading… Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Revised and Updated Dianne M. MacMillan In MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY, REVISED AND UPDATED, author Dianne M. MacMillan focuses on the life of this extraordinary leader and how he is celebrated today. The book discusses King’s childhood, his studies, and his non-violent approach to end segregation...Read More Buying Options ISBN: 978-0-7660-3043-5 Binding: Library Bound BookList Price: $26.93Discount Price: $20.20 LL Loading… Mexican Independence Day and Cinco de Mayo, Revised and Updated Dianne M. MacMillan Another title in the BEST HOLIDAY BOOKS series, MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY AND CINCO DE MAYO, REVISED AND UPDATED, explores the origins and traditions of these two exciting and fun holidays...Read More Buying Options ISBN: 978-0-7660-3044-2 Binding: Library Bound BookList Price: $27.93Discount Price: $20.95 LL Loading… St. Patrick's Day, Revised and Updated Dorothy Rhodes Freeman In eleven short chapters, author Dorothy Rhodes Freeman gives the history of St. Patrick and the reasons we celebrate this important holiday. Readers will discover the legends and fun traditions associated with the holiday, from festivities in Ireland to the St...Read More Buying Options ISBN: 978-0-7660-3046-6 Binding: Library Bound BookList Price: $26.93Discount Price: $20.20 LL Loading… Page 1 of 11 Loading… Loading… Loading... Library Bound Book: List Price: $136.65 Discount Price: $102.50 + Add to wish list Please log in Log in or register to create a wish list. Login or Register Loading…