Dianne M MacMillan
1) Mardi Gras
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Explains the history and customs of Mardi Gras, the significance of the holiday, the many ways in which it is celebrated, and how the celebrations vary according to location.
8) Easter
Author
Publisher
Enslow Publishers
Pub. Date
c1993
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the religious and secular history, traditions, and celebrations of Easter.
9) Cheetahs
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, behavior, and conservation of cheetahs.
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishers
Pub. Date
[1997]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Provides background on the people and events that are commemorated on two important Mexican holidays, Independence Day and Cinco de Mayo, and describes how these holidays are celebrated.
11) Thanksgiving Day
Author
Publisher
Enslow Publishers
Pub. Date
c1997
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the history of Thanksgiving Day, how it came to be celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November, and the traditions associated with this holiday.
13) Humpback whales
Author
Series
Publisher
Carolrhoda Books
Pub. Date
c2004
Language
English
Description
A color-illustrated overview of the humpback whale, covering its diet, migrations, behavior, life cycle, and threats to survival.