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1) Thanksgiving
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Thanksgiving is turkey, pumpkin pie, family gatherings, and a celebration of all the good things for which we're grateful. But how did out modern-day Thanksgiving traditions get their start? What was the first Thanksgiving like? Informative text and creative illustrations help kids learn the answer to this and more.
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Making sure the new year is lucky is serious business. Thankfully PoPo has come all the way from China to America to help!
Join one little Chinese-American girl (and her baby brother) as her grandmother teaches her all the do's and don'ts of celebrating the Chinese New Year. From making sure the windows are super clean (do!) to not using the unlucky number four (don't!), there is a lot to be done in preparation for the celebration.
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"The United States of America is one of the most recognizable countries in the world. Because it stretches across the continent of North America, the country is home to an astonishing number of ecosystems and natural wonders. The United States also has many vibrant cities where locals and tourists alike can entertain themselves at theaters, sporting events, museums, and much more. In-depth sidebars and detailed maps enhance the engaging main text,...
6) Thanksgiving
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Describes the history, customs, meaning, and celebration of Thanksgiving
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Today people are more connected than ever, with mobile technologies allowing people from all over the world to connect within seconds through a wide array of social applications. Trace the history of communication from the start of the Internet age to the birth of the smartphone. Bibliography, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Maps, Primary Sources, Sidebars.
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The Chinese New Year is a time to celebrate renewal and fresh beginnings. In America, this holiday has become an important and exciting cultural tradition. Lively illustrations and informative text teach readers about the history and pastimes associated with the Chinese New Year, as well as what they can do to commemorate the day. Additional features to aid comprehension include activities and poetry, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a phonetic...
13) Guatemala
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"Guatemala and the United States share many things and also have many differences. But like any neighbor, it is good to know how we are alike and how things are different. Readers will discover the beauty of Guatemala's land, animals, and cities while discovering how children's lives are like their own and how they differ."--
14) Chinese New Year
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Explains what Chinese New Year is and why it is celebrated.
15) Mexico
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"Like any neighbor, Mexico and the United States are alike in many ways and different in many ways. The book compares food, money, national symbols and more. Readers will learn how children in Mexico celebrate holidays that are much like those in the U.S."--
16) Haiti
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"Like any neighbor, Haiti and the United States share many things in common and things that are different. In this book, readers will discover how children's lives in Haiti are similar to their own, and how they differ."--
17) Cuba
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"This book looks at ways Cuba and the United States are alike and ways they differ. Readers will learn about Cuba's schools, holidays, music, and food."--
18) Canada
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"The United States and Canada share many things including the world's longest border between two countries. In this book, readers will discover many more things the two neighbors have in common as well as some of the differences that make each country unique."--
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"Like any neighbor, the United States and the Dominican Republic share many things that are alike and many things that are different. In this book, readers discover how much children in the U.S. have in common with children in the Dominican Republic."--
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Chinese New Year, also called the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, is one of the most celebrated holidays around the world. This engaging book for kids explains the history, folklore, traditions, and customs of Chinese New Year and includes interactive activities that encourage kids to celebrate at home or in their communities.
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