Best holiday books

Author

MacMillan, Dianne M Freeman, Dorothy Rhodes

1) Chinese New Year

Author

MacMillan, Dianne M

Series

Best holiday books

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1

2) Diwali: Hindu festival of lights

Author

MacMillan, Dianne M

Series

Best holiday books

Pub. Date

[1997]

Accelerated Reader

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

Description

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Discusses the history and traditions, as well as the symbols and current celebration of this Hindu holiday.

3) Kwanzaa

Author

Freeman, Dorothy Rhodes

Series

Best holiday books

Pub. Date

1992

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1

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Introduces the African American holiday begun in 1966 which celebrates seven important principles.

4) Mardi Gras

Author

MacMillan, Dianne M.

5) Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Author

MacMillan, Dianne M

Series

Best holiday books

Pub. Date

1992

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1

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Describes the life of Martin Luther King and the origin and celebration of the holiday in his honor.

6) Mexican Independence Day and Cinco de Mayo

Author

MacMillan, Dianne M

Series

Best holiday books

Pub. Date

[1997]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1

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Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15)

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Provides background on the people and events that are commemorated on two important Mexican holidays, Independence Day and Cinco de Mayo, and describes how these holidays are celebrated.

7) Ramadan and Id al-Fitr

Author

MacMillan, Dianne M

Series

Best holiday books

Pub. Date

1994

Accelerated Reader

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