Ocean State Libraries

Publisher

Enslow Publishers

Pub. Date

[2001]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

2) Christmas--celebrating life, giving, and kindness

Author

Erlbach, Arlene

Series

Publisher

Enslow Publishers

Pub. Date

2001.

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

3) Columbus Day: celebrating a famous explorer

Author

Series

Publisher

Enslow Publishers

Pub. Date

[2001]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

4) Halloween-costumes and treats on All Hallows' Eve

Author

Robinson, Fay

Series

Publisher

Enslow Publishers

Pub. Date

2001.

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

5) Independence Day: birthday of the United States

Author

Series

Publisher

Enslow Publishers

Pub. Date

[2001]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

6) Cinco de Mayo: celebrating Hispanic pride

Author

Series

Publisher

Enslow Publishers

Pub. Date

[2002]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

Introduces the history, customs, and practices of this holiday commemorating the victory of the Mexican army over the French on May 5, 1862.

7) Earth Day: keeping our planet clean

Author

Series

Publisher

Enslow Publishers

Pub. Date

[2002]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

Discusses the origins of Earth Day, its history, and how it is observed in the United States today.

8) Mardi Gras: parades, costumes, and parties

Author

Series

Publisher

Enslow Publishers

Pub. Date

[2002]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

9) Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: honoring a man of peace

Author

Series

Publisher

Enslow Publishers

Pub. Date

2002.

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

Presents the history and meaning behind the observance of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day.

10) St. Patrick's Day: parades, shamrocks, and leprechauns

Author

Series

Publisher

Enslow Publishers

Pub. Date

[2002]

Language

English

11) Valentine's Day ; candy, love, and hearts

Author

Series

Publisher

Enslow Publishers

Pub. Date

[2002]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

12) Veterans Day--remembering our war heroes

Author

Series

Publisher

Enslow Publishers

Pub. Date

[2002]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

13) Diwali: the Hindu festival of lights, feasts, and family

Author

Parker-Rock, Michelle

Series

Publisher

Enslow Publishers, Inc

Pub. Date

[2004]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

Introduces the history, customs, and practices of this Hindu holiday.

14) Easter: parades, chocolates, and celebration

Author

Series

Publisher

Enslow Publishers

Pub. Date

[2004]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

Explains the Easter holiday, from its early history to how it's celebrated today.

15) Kwanzaa: seven days of African-American pride

Author

Series

Publisher

Enslow

Pub. Date

[2004]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

Presents the history and meaning behind the observance of Kwanzaa.

16) Presidents' day: honoring the birthdays of Washington and Lincoln

Author

Wade, Mary Dodson

Series

Publisher

Enslow Publishers

Pub. Date

[2004]

Language

English

Description

Describes the history of the observation of Presidents' Day and provides information on the two presidents who are honored on this holiday.

17) Ramadan: a Muslim time of fasting, prayer, and celebration

Author

Series

Publisher

Enslow Publishers

Pub. Date

2004.

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

A look at the feast of Ramadan.

18) Day of the Dead: a Latino celebration of family and life

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Series