Rosh Hashanah is a special holiday that celebrates the beginning of the Jewish New Year. Readers will learn that Jews celebrate by enjoying festive meals, eating symbolic foods like apples dipped in honey, attending synagogue services, and more. Complete with simple text and colorful photographs. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Translated by native...

There are so many fun and wonderful holidays to celebrate or learn about in the fall, like Rosh Hashanah, Halloween, and Day of the Dead! Title is complete with cute, colorful photos and easy-to-read text with bolded glossary terms. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Whether you're living in a place with palm...

Easy-to-read text paired with colorful photos and informative captions introduces readers to a Jewish holiday, Passover. The story of Passover is described, including the slavery of Jews in ancient Egypt, the ten plagues, and the Jews' freedom. Readers will learn how modern Jews prepare for and celebrate Passover. Symbolic foods and traditions of the Seder dinner are explained, including matzo and the search for the afikomen. This title concludes...

Cinco de Mayo is an important Mexican holiday that celebrates the Mexican army defeating the French in the Battle of Puebla. Readers will learn that Mexicans celebrate the day with exciting events like parades, enjoying Mexican cuisine, and spending time with family and friends. Complete with simple text and colorful photographs. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division...

Saint Patrick's Day celebrates the Feast Day of Saint Patrick who is the patron saint of Ireland. It also celebrates Irish culture. Readers will learn that people celebrate with big parades and festivals with Irish traditional music and green clothing. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators....

Saint Patrick's Day celebrates the Feast Day of Saint Patrick who is the patron saint of Ireland. It also celebrates Irish culture. Readers will learn that people celebrate with big parades and festivals with Irish traditional music and green clothing. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

Easy-to-read text paired with colorful photos and informative captions introduces readers to a lively holiday, Mardi Gras. Readers will learn the story of Mardi Gras, its connection with the Christian holidays Lent and Easter, and how it spread to the United States with the arrival of French explorers in New Orleans. Traditions including costumed balls and large feasts are discussed, as well as modern customs such as parades, beads, and king cake....

Ramadan is a very important Muslim holiday that is observed for an entire month. It celebrates the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad. Readers will learn that Muslims celebrate this holiday by fasting, reading the Quran, and more. Complete with simple text and colorful photographs. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

Easter is a very important Christian holiday that is celebrated each year in the spring. It celebrates Christ rising from the dead. Readers will learn that Christians celebrate this day with church services, Easter egg hunts, and more. Complete with simple text and colorful photographs. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Written by native Spanish speakers--and...

An introduction to the President's Day holiday, including its history and the way it is celebrated. This fun, fact-filled series introduces young readers to some of the most popular holidays. Each book discusses the history of the holiday, how it is celebrated around the world, and symbols associated with it. Features include a table of contents, a glossary with phonetic spellings, and an index. Buddy BOOKS is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Group.