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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Every February 2nd, people in the United States wait to see if Punxsutawney Phil, a groundhog living in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, will see his shadow and predict six more weeks of cold weather. But how can a groundhog predict the weather? And if it's winter, shouldn't he be hibernating? Are such predictions really accurate? Why is February 2nd so special? And do other groundhogs predict the weather?
6) Mother's Day
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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The second Sunday in May is a time to celebrate mothers and all those who are like mothers. This book discusses the origins of Mother's Day and explains how songs, poems, and food can prove useful in showing our appreciation for mothers, stepmothers, aunts, grandmothers, and sisters.
7) Holiday fun
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English
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"Emergent readers will delight with parts of holiday celebrations. This title features carefully leveled nonfiction text. Pairs with the fiction book, Kwanzaa Candles"--
8) Father's Day
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Discusses why and how Father's Day is celebrated.
9) Halloween
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Explains the origins of the holiday of Halloween and such traditions as black cats, jack-o-lanterns, witches, bonfires, and trick-or-treating.
10) Christmas
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Kids will discover the history behind Christmas, and find out ways to celebrate on their own. Young readers learn about the festivities and traditions associated with this winter celebration.
11) Hold Her Again
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English
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A country-music star returns home to win back the woman he loves in this charming holiday novella from New York Times bestselling author Shannon Stacey
Ava Wright isn't happy to see her high school sweetheart rolling into their hometown a few weeks before Christmas. He's only come back to bury his estranged father, but there's no way she'll be able to avoid him. No one can: he's become a country-music superstar since going solo and leaving Ava behind.
Jace...
12) Veterans Day
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Explains what Veterans Day is, the history of this holiday, and how it is celebrated.
14) Christmas
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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An introduction to the history and celebration customs of Christmas. Reviewed This fun, fact-filled series introduces young readers to some of the most popular holidays. Each book discusses the history of the holiday, how it is celebrated around the world, and symbols associated with it. Features include a table of contents, a glossary with phonetic spellings, and an index. Buddy BOOKS is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Group.
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It's Easter! The eggs are decorated, the baskets are ready, and that means one thing. It's time for the annual Mr. Twist Easter Egg Hunt, Ada's favorite family tradition. And this year, her parents are letting Ada hide the eggs! But Arthur, her big brother, thinks the egg hunt is going to be too easy now that he's eleven--so Ada has to do a test hiding to make sure it's super hard or else Arthur will retire from the egg hunt forever! Ada, Rosie, and...
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English
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"Students who enjoy watching colorful fireworks explode on the Fourth of July may wonder why Americans come together to celebrate certain national holidays each year. This book is sure to keep young readers engaged as they learn about the rich history and significant men and women behind the holidays Americans celebrate today. The narrative nonfiction text also features captivating photos and a list of national holidays by month. This fascinating...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Dress in some green, savor a slice of soda bread, and catch a little luck of the Irish! Kids will discover the history behind Saint Patrick's Day, and find out ways to celebrate on their own. Young readers learn about the festivities and traditions associated with this celebration of Irish culture.
18) Veterans Day
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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This title will familiarize readers with Veterans Day by explaining the "whos, whats, and whys" of it. Complete with a More Facts section and bolded glossary terms. Young readers will gather basic information about Veterans Day through easy-to-read text alongside compelling and historical photographs. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.
20) Labor Day
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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This title will familiarize readers with Labor Day by explaining the "whos, whats, and whys" of it. Complete with a More Facts section and bolded glossary terms. Young readers will gather basic information about Labor Day through easy-to-read text alongside compelling and historical photographs. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.