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[2017]., Bellwether Media Call No: 394.261 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Blastoff! Readers: Celebrating Holidays.Summary Note: You could say the best is saved for last when it comes to Chinese New Year. The Lantern Festival stands as the holiday s grand finale. Dragon and lion puppets dance by day. At night, glowing lanterns float on water and across sky. This introduction to China s most famous celebration will mesmerize beginning readers.
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c2018., Primary, Bellwether Media Call No: 394.262 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Blastoff! readers.Summary Note: The name of this Mexican holiday gives away the date it is always celebrated. Cinco de Mayo means “fifth of May†in Spanish. This title gives young readers a history lesson about the Battle of Puebla, the fight the holiday honors, while also showing off festive Cinco de Mayo gatherings.
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c2018., Primary, Bellwether Media Call No: 394.266 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Blastoff! readers.Summary Note: Day of the Dead sounds like it should have a morbid, depressing tone. But the Latin American holiday is really focused on love and remembrance. Yes, people gather in cemeteries, but for dancing and decorating graves! This book shows kids a holiday that honors the lives of lost loved ones.
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c2017., Primary, Bellwether Media, Inc. Call No: 294.5 36 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Blastoff! readers.Summary Note: For five days every fall, India shines especially bright. The occasion is Diwali, the country’s Festival of Lights. Clay lamps, fireworks and sparklers, and colorful rangoli sand art all add visual brilliance.
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Primary Call No: 294.5 36 Koe Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Blastoff! readers: celebrating holidaysSummary Note: "Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Diwali. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
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c2019., Primary, Bellwether Media Call No: 294.5 36 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Blastoff! readers.Summary Note: Explores the ancient history and modern practices of this joyful holiday. Holi’s food, dance, music, and colors will captivate young readers.
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2019., Primary, Bellwether Media Call No: 394.263 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Blastoff! readers.Summary Note: "Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Juneteenth. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
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2019., Bellwether Media Call No: 394.263 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Blastoff! readers.Summary Note: This engaging book teaches the fascinating origins and traditions of Juneteenth, honoring the freedom of African Americans. On June 19, 1865 - two years after the Emancipation Proclamation - Galveston, Texas became the last place in the country to learn the slaves were free. Today, Juneteenth is a joyful occasion with parades, speeches, music, and more!
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Juvenile Call No: 394.26 Koe Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Blastoff! readers: Celebrating holidaysSummary Note: "Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Intended for students in Kindergarten through third grade."--
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c2019., Primary, Bellwether Media Call No: 296.4 37 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Blastoff! readers.Summary Note: With its 3,000-year-old beginnings, Passover is one of the world’s most ancient holidays.
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c2017., Primary, Bellwether Media, Inc. Call No: 297.3 62 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Blastoff! readers.Summary Note: Lunch is the favorite time of day for many kids. So it might be hard for them to understand why Muslims would choose to skip this meal for a whole month. This look at Ramadan explains the basic Islamic beliefs behind daytime fasting.
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Primary Call No: 297.3 Koe Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Blastoff! readers: celebrating holidaysSummary Note: "Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Ramadan. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--