Holidays Around the World
Holidays Around the World

Author: Jeff Sferazza

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2018-07-15

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 1538218690

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Do they celebrate Christmas in Thailand, or New Year's Eve in Iceland? What is Passover like in Israel? It's time to celebrate the holidays with people around the world. Readers are sure to be fascinated by the diverse ways people gather for and celebrate the holidays. Important vocabulary and cultural concepts are stressed in accessible text that's enjoyable for even the most reluctant readers. Striking, full-color photographs on each spread bring the diversity of our world's cultures into splendidly detailed focus.

How Kids Live Around the World
How Kids Live Around the World

Author: Pavla Hanackova

Publisher: Kids Around the World

Published: 2021-09-07

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9788000061306

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Have you ever wondered how children live in other countries? This book gives you a great opportunity to look inside homes on all continents and discover how different children's lives can be. People build their homes to suit local conditions and be comfortable to live in. Do you know how children live in Mongolia? Or what life's like in an icy igloo? How about in a rainforest? Come with us to take a look at homes in all parts of the world, and to make new friends who'll tell you all about their culture.

Celebrate Chinese New Year
Celebrate Chinese New Year

Author: Carolyn Otto

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9781426303814

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Simple text and color images present various aspects of the Chinese New Year celebration, including red decorations, the exchange of poems, Festival of Lanterns, Dragon Dance, fireworks, parades, feasts, and the remembrance of ancestors.

Let's Celebrate!
Let's Celebrate!

Author: Kate DePalma

Publisher: Barefoot Books

Published: 2019-11-01

Total Pages: 42

ISBN-13: 1782859373

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Lyrical, sensory nonfiction text and vibrant illustrations invite readers to experience a child’s-eye view of 13 holidays around the world, such as the Spring Festival in China, Inti Raymi in Peru, Eid al-Fitr in Egypt, Día de Muertos in Mexico and the New Yam Festival in Nigeria. Includes pronunciation guides, a global festival calendar and educational notes about why we celebrate.

Celebrations Around the World
Celebrations Around the World

Author: Katy Halford

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2019-08-27

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 1465492747

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It's time to celebrate! From Christmas and Thanksgiving, to Diwali and Halloween, kids won't want to miss out on all the festivities. Embark on an exciting journey through the most interesting and important festivals, celebrations, and holidays enjoyed by people around the world. Stunning original illustrations and fascinating facts will inspire and inform children about cultures and religions from the countries of the world. Witness a camel marathon in a celebration of the Sahara Desert, and devour some delicious dumplings to celebrate Chinese New Year. Discover why skeletons dance at the Day of the Dead in Mexico, and get messy at Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors. Children will love poring over artist Katy Halford's beautiful illustrations, which showcase every celebration in absorbing detail. Engaging factual writing introduce young readers to the most interesting aspects of each celebration, from the costumes worn to the food eaten, and encourage an understanding of other cultures and religions.

Celebrate Kwanzaa
Celebrate Kwanzaa

Author: Carolyn Otto

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9781426303197

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An introduction to the symbols and concepts of the African-American holiday Kwanzaa.

The Book of Holidays Around the World
The Book of Holidays Around the World

Author: Alice Van Straalen

Publisher: Dutton Childrens Books

Published: 1986

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 9780525442707

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Presents chronologically an event to celebrate each day of the year, e.g. January 3, Birthday of J.R.R. Tolkien; May 12, the Cat Festival in Belgium; and October 24, United Nations Day.

Celebrate Hanukkah
Celebrate Hanukkah

Author: Deborah Heiligman

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9780792259244

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Explains the history and traditions that are a part of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah.

Holidays Around the World
Holidays Around the World

Author: Pearline Jaikumar

Publisher:

Published: 2017-12

Total Pages: 1524

ISBN-13: 9780780816190

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Describes more than 3,500 holidays and festivals celebrated around the world. Features both secular and religious events from many different cultures, countries, and ethnic groups. Includes contact information for events; multiple appendices with background information on world holidays; extensive bibliography; multiple indexes.

What Do You Celebrate?
What Do You Celebrate?

Author: Whitney Stewart

Publisher: Union Square Press

Published: 2023-09-26

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781454950639

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Fourteen holidays celebrated around the world come alive in this kid-friendly guide of how to celebrate each holiday. The wide-ranging collection of holidays includes Holi, Purim, Halloween, and more!