History of Holidays and Festivals
Around the world, people celebrate many holidays and festivals. From religious rituals to joyous New Year celebrations, these holidays involve a variety of traditions and cultures and have rich histories. The ways holidays and festivals are celebrated around the globe have changed over time, with ancient traditions evolving into modern ones. History of Holidays and Festivals unlocks this fascinating history. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Interest Level | Grade 4 - Grade 8 |
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Reading Level | Grade 5 |
Genre | Nonfiction |
Subject | History, Social Studies |
Copyright | 2024 |
Division | Abdo Publishing |
Imprint | Core Library |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 48 |
Season | 2023-12-15 |
ISBN | 9781098292560, 9798384910503 |
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Title Format | Reinforced Library Bound Hardcovers, Anywhere eBooks |
Graphics | Full-color photographs |
Dimensions | 7.25 x 9.25 |
Features | Glossary of key words, Index, Infographics, Informative sidebars, and Table of contents |
History of Holidays and Festivals - School Library Journal
Young readers are treated to a thorough history of many of America’s popular celebrations. Each title answers the basic questions a novice researcher or curious mind would ask about a holiday. When did it start? How is it celebrated? Why is it important? A detailed history of each holiday is provided, along with vivid descriptions of traditional clothes, foods, dances, and activities. Readers will be able to trace the evolution of traditions through generations. Sprinkled throughout the text are primary source quotes and chapter questions that ask readers to put into practice strategies for reading informational text. The books conclude with a timeline, a glossary, an index, links to the publisher’s online resources, and critical thinking questions with writing prompts. VERDICT A strong presentation of research material with the added benefit of built-in information literacy exercises.