In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history of Christmas, including when, where, and who first celebrated it, its meaning, the traditions associated with it, including… More →
Holiday History
How are holidays celebrated around the world? Where did holiday traditions like Christmas trees and Halloween costumes come from? Learn about the history of some of the most celebrated holidays in this fun series. Each book highlights a holiday or celebration, covering its history, associated cultures and religions, and different celebrations around the world. Each book also details the holiday's symbols and traditions such as decorating, fasting, feasts, clothing, and gift-giving.
Real-life photographs take readers around the world, while an At a Glance feature provides a map and quick facts on each holiday or celebration. Each title includes a table of contents, infographic, glossary, index, compelling What Do You Think? sidebars to encourage deeper inquiry, and reading tips for teachers and parents.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history of Day of the Dead, including when, where, and who first celebrated it, its meaning, the traditions associated with it,… More →
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history of America's independence, including when, where, and who first celebrated the Fourth of July, its meaning, the traditions… More →
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history of Juneteenth, including when, where, and who first celebrated Emancipation Day, its meaning, the traditions associated with… More →
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history of Lunar New Year, including when, where, and who first celebrated it, its meaning, the traditions associated with it,… More →
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, including when, where, and who first observed and celebrated it, its meaning, the traditions… More →
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history of Thanksgiving, including when, where, and who first celebrated it, its meaning, the traditions associated with it, including… More →