Ocean State Libraries

Introduces the Valentines Day, discussing the ways in which it is celebrated. --

"An introduction to Memorial Day that discusses special events, traditions, symbols, and more."--

Explains the history of Veterans Day and why it is observed, and suggests ways of honoring veterans on this special day, such as flying the flag, attending parades, buying poppies, and visiting hospitals.

"An introduction to Presidents' Day that discusses traditions, special events, and more."--

Introduces Columbus Day, explaining the historical events behind it, how it became a holiday, and how it is observed.

"In this title, emergent readers are introduced to the celebrations, traditions, and symbols behind the Kwanzaa holiday. Carefully crafted text with high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references support emergent readers, creating a . . . first nonfiction reading experience"--Provided by publisher.

"Rosh Hashanah es la celebración del Año Nuevo judio. ¡Son días para celebrar!"

This title will familiarize readers with Veterans Day by explaining the "whos, whats, and whys" of it. Complete with a More Facts section and bolded glossary terms. Young readers will gather basic information about Veterans Day through easy-to-read text alongside compelling and historical photographs. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.

"Explores the history, traditions, and features of Holi."--