Whether counting down on December 31st or hanging lanterns for the Lunar New Year, people around the world celebrate each new year. In New Years Around the World, readers will explore the customs and traditions of New Year's Eve in the United States, Reveillon in Brazil, Tet in Vietnam, and Hogmanay in Scotland. This hi-lo narrative nonfiction series celebrates diverse cultures while highlighting how expressions of joy and connection are all part of the human experience.
Freedom rings in countries around the world. Readers will explore how different countries celebrate their independence, and the customs and traditions that define these independence day celebrations: Fourth of July in the United States, Independence Day in India, Freedom Day in South Africa, and Bastille Day in France. This hi-lo narrative nonfiction series celebrates diverse cultures while highlighting how expressions of joy and connection are all part of the human experience.
From festivals of light in the dark days of winter to harvest celebrations, cultures around the world celebrate the joys each season brings in different ways. Readers will explore the customs and traditions that define these seasonal celebrations: holiday season in the United States, Holi in India, a Scandinavian Midsummer, and a Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival. This hi-lo narrative nonfiction series celebrates diverse cultures while highlighting how expressions of joy and connection are all part of the human experience.
Another year older, another year wiser—birthdays let us celebrate who we are and who we are growing to be. Readers will explore how people around the world celebrate their birthday, and the customs and traditions that define these birthday celebrations: birthdays in America, birthdays in Mexico, doljanchi in South Korea, and a Soul Day celebration in Ghana. This hi-lo narrative nonfiction series celebrates diverse cultures while highlighting how expressions of joy and connection are all part of the human experience.
During Passover, Jews are reminded of how, more than three thousand years ago, their ancestors emerged from slavery to become free men and women. Bestselling author Monique Polak explores her own Jewish roots as she tells the Passover story, which reminds us that the freedom to be who we are and practice our religion, whatever it may be, is a great gift. It also teaches us that if we summon our courage and look out for each other, we can endure and overcome the most challenging circumstances. Enlivened by personal stories, Passover reminds us that we can all endure and overcome the most challenging circumstances. Passover is the first in a series of books called Orca Origins that will examine ancient traditions kept alive in the modern world. Other books in the series will cover Ramadan, Chinese New Year and Diwali.
Christmas is a popular holiday celebrated by people all over the world. This informative and engaging exploration of Christmas is aimed at the middle grades but will entertain readers of a much wider age range. Learn about the games played, foods eaten, music played and favorite ways of decorating in different parts of the world. With lots of fun facts (about everything from frumenty to the jolly old man in red himself) and recipes, there's plenty in this beautifully illustrated volume to satisfy anyone with an interest in the festive season.
Introduces readers to Aztec warriors, including their history and famous battles, uniforms and weapons, and training and tactics.
Legends have a way of working themselves into our lives. You may not know the stories, but you know the signs. Discover the chilling tale of the jack-o-lantern, learn the legacy of the witch, and find out why you think breaking a mirror will have consequences… if you dare. Part of the Origin Stories book series, this nonfiction book explores the origin stories of Halloween, witches, and different superstitions and how they came to be the versions we know today.
This is your guidebook to celebrating May’s well-known and wacky holidays! Featured days include Star Wars Day and National Paper Airplane Day.
This is your guidebook to celebrating November’s well-known and wacky holidays! Featured days include Thanksgiving and Mickey Mouse Day.
This is your guidebook to celebrating December’s well-known and wacky holidays! Featured days include National Ugly Sweater Day and International Ninja Day.
This is your guidebook to celebrating October’s well-known and wacky holidays! Featured days include National Magic Day and the World Series of Major League Baseball.
This is your guidebook to celebrating August’s well-known and wacky holidays! Featured days include Spider-Man Day and National Roller Coaster Day.
This is your guidebook to celebrating September’s well-known and wacky holidays! Featured days include International Talk Like a Pirate Day and Batman Day.
This is your guidebook to celebrating June’s well-known and wacky holidays! Featured days include Superman Day and Go Skateboarding Day.
This is your guidebook to celebrating July’s well-known and wacky holidays! Featured days include Harry Potter’s Birthday and International Joke Day.
This is your guidebook to celebrating March’s well-known and wacky holidays! Featured days include International Sports Car Racing Day and National Puppy Day.
This is your guidebook to celebrating April’s well-known and wacky holidays! Featured days include National Unicorn Day and National Superhero Day.
This is your guidebook to celebrating January’s well-known and wacky holidays! Featured days include International LEGO Day and Dress Up Your Pet Day.
This is your guidebook to celebrating February’s well-known and wacky holidays! Featured days include Super Bowl Sunday and National Pokémon Day.
Do you know the story of the first Thanksgiving? The history stories you think you know may not be what they seem. In this deep-diving series, readers of How FACT Became FICTION are invited into the truth beyond the stories people tell about history. It includes investigations into what really happened and how the truth was hidden over time. Readers explore primary sources as they develop historical inquiry and media literacy skills and learn the ins and outs of separating fact from fiction.
Learn the basics about Juneteenth, also called Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, and how the holiday celebrates the emancipation of slaves in the United States. Additional features include detailed captions and sidebars, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
From traditional pranks to technology tricks, Humorous Hi Jinx invites readers to think outside the box, and often outside the house, with simple, but effective, pranks that are not cruel, but fun, imaginative, and get some creativity (and STEM Science) into play. This series will have readers thinking, crafting, and laughing.
Juneteenth explores the history around the celebration in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Developed in conjunction with educator, advocate, and author Kelisa Wing to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach our history with open eyes and minds. Books include 21st Century Skills and content, as well as activities created by Wing. Also includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, educational matter, and activities.
From its beginnings as a farming celebration marking the end of winter to its current role as a global party featuring good food, lots of gifts and public parades, Chinese New Year is a snapshot of Chinese culture. Award-winning author and broadcaster Jen Sookfong Lee recalls her childhood in Vancouver, British Columbia, and weaves family stories into the history, traditions and evolution of Chinese New Year. Lavishly illustrated with color photographs throughout.
