Holidays around the world (National Geographic Society)

1) Celebrate Diwali

Author

Heiligman, Deborah

2) Celebrate Hanukkah

Author

Heiligman, Deborah

Series

Holidays around the world (National Geographic Society)

Publisher

National Geographic

Pub. Date

Physical Desc

32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 26 cm.

Language

English

Description

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This offering from the Holidays around the World series introduces children to the Jewish Festival of Lights. Heiligman recounts the holiday's history and origins and describes how it is celebrated today--with candles, special foods such as potato latkes, and games such as dreidel. The main text is succinct and appropriate for reading aloud.

3) Celebrate Thanksgiving

Author

Heiligman, Deborah

Series

Holidays around the world (National Geographic Society)

Publisher

National Geographic

Pub. Date

c2006

Physical Desc

32 p. : col. ill., map ; 26 cm.

Language

English

Description

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While the world over people celebrate the harvest, Thanksgiving in the United States is a unique event. Includes recipe for "PhilPa's Cranberry & Peach Preserves."

4) Celebrate Christmas

Author

Heiligman, Deborah

Series

Holidays around the world (National Geographic Society)

Publisher

National Geographic

Pub. Date

2007

Physical Desc

31 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 27 cm.

Language

English

5) Celebrate Easter with colored eggs, flowers, and prayer

Author

Heiligman, Deborah

6) Celebrate Halloween

Author

Heiligman, Deborah

7) Celebrate Independence Day

Author

Heiligman, Deborah

8) Celebrate Passover

Author

Heiligman, Deborah

Series

Holidays around the world (National Geographic Society)
National Geographic kids

Publisher

National Geographic

Pub. Date

[2017]

Physical Desc

32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.

Language

English

Description

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Describes the traditions and customs associated with the celebration of Passover.

9) Celebrate Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur

Author

Heiligman, Deborah

Series

Holidays around the world (National Geographic Society)

Publisher

National Geographic

Pub. Date

Physical Desc

31 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 26 cm.

Language

English

Description

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Describes how the Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are celebrated around the world.

10) Celebrate Chinese New Year

Author

Otto, Carolyn

11) Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

Author

Otto, Carolyn

12) Celebrate Kwanzaa

Author

Otto, Carolyn

Series

Holidays around the world (National Geographic Society)

Publisher

National Geographic

Pub. Date

[2008]

Physical Desc

32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 27 cm

Language

English

Description

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Presents the African-American holiday, which falls during the festive, gift-giving season and is celebrated by families, communities, and schools throughout America.

13) Celebrate Valentine's Day

Author

Otto, Carolyn