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1) New Year
Author
Series
Publisher
Pebble, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color photographs ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
People all over the world celebrate the New Year. It's a holiday that celebrates new beginnings and the hope for a successful year ahead. People love gathering at parties to greet the New Year with fireworks, music, and more. Learn the many ways people count down the final moments of the old year and celebrate the birth of a brand new year.
2) Veterans Day
Author
Series
Publisher
Pebble, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color photographs ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Veterans Day is celebrated every November 11 in the United States. It honors military veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. People often decorate with U.S. flags, watch parades, and observe a moment of silence to honor veterans and their service to the country. Learn how people celebrate this special day and similar holidays around the world.
Author
Series
Publisher
Pebble, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color photographs ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Rosh Hashanah, also known as the Jewish New Year, is one of Judaism's holiest days. People celebrate this happy holiday with family and friends by praying, lighting candles, and eating special meals and sweet treats. Learn more about the history behind this important day and how it's observed today.
Author
Series
Publisher
Pebble, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color photographs ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional holiday celebrated in Chinese culture. Also called the Moon, or Mooncake, Festival, this celebration is all about appreciating the moon and the harvest. From family gatherings to paper lanterns to eating mooncakes, learn how people honor this special day in different countries and cultures.
5) Thanksgiving
Author
Series
Publisher
Pebble, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color photographs ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Thanksgiving is the day people give thanks for the blessings in their lives. It's also a time to gather with family and friends to enjoy traditional foods like turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie. From the very first celebration to today's parades, food, and football, learn more about this festive holiday's history and traditions.
Author
Series
Publisher
Windmill Books, an imprint of Rosen Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Why would anyone want to raise pigeons? Readers might be surprised to find out just how useful they can be. Pigeons are fast and clever fliers. During World Wars I and II, they were used as a means of communication. Today, homing pigeons, or racing pigeons, are specially bred for their great speed and homing instinct. With this fun and informative book, readers will learn what is needed to raise pigeons and learn how these intelligent birds are trained....
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : color photograps ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Why do ferrets hide their toys? Find out the answer and spark kids' natural curiosity about pets with this inquiry-based nonfiction book. Long and furry, ferrets are perpetual explorers with high energy and a mischievous spirit. Nine kid-friendly Q&As teach readers about life with a pet ferret, including their behavior, playful antics, and tendency to run into walls. Engaging questions draw in kids while research-based answers satisfy their curiosity....