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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"The legendary Nian monster has returned at Chinese New Year. Nian is intent on devouring Shanghai, starting with young Xingling! But Xingling is clever and thinks quickly to outwit him with Chinese New Year traditions." --
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"Get ready to celebrate the planet. Learn all about Earth Day and its traditions with Super Simple Earth Day Activities. Then, explore ways you can celebrate this holiday by making seed bombs, bird feeders, and more. Colorful photos and step-by-step instructions make each project super easy and super fun"--Back cover.
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This companion book will have kids and parents tripping over themselves to catch a leprechaun! With colorful, engaging instructions for 10 different traps plus fun stickers in the back, it's perfect for structured lesson plans or for rainy days at home.
Explores STEAM subjects using step-by-step projects designed to catch leprechauns.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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As five-year-old Keiko and her eighty-five year old Obi, or grandmother, excitedly prepare to celebrate the Star Festival, Tanabata Matsuri, Obi tells the story of Tanabata. Includes information about the festival and how it is celebrated.
9) Veterans Day
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Veteran's Day is a day set aside to thank the men and women who risk their lives protecting America. Each year on November 11, we celebrate what they have done for our country. Learn more about the history of this important holiday, such as why it is on November 11 and what Americans do to celebrate.
10) The shortest day
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A celebration of the winter solstice and the Yuletide season. As the sun set on the shortest day of the year, early people would gather to prepare for the long night ahead. They built fires and lit candles. They played music, bringing their own light to the darkness, while wondering if the sun would ever rise again. Written for a theatrical production that has become a ritual in itself, Susan Cooper's poem "The Shortest Day" captures the magic behind...
12) Mother's Day
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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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.
13) Christmas
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"A simple introduction to Christmas using rebuses"--Provided by publisher.
14) Father's Day
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Provides information about the history and traditions of Father's Day.
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AV² fiction readalong volume 79
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Harvey the bear searches for the perfect Father's Day present and decides that thanking his dad is the best gift of all.
18) Chinese New Year
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This book presents the history and traditions of the Chinese New Year, a joyful holiday when people exchange wishes for good luck and happiness.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Ramadan is an Islamic holy month. During this holiday, some Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, read from the Quran, or pray. Others help the poor, hang lanterns, or make crafts and decorations. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
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En los Estados Unidos, la gente celebra muchas fiestas. Anime a los lectores principiantes a aprender sobre las fiestas nacionales y a desarrollar sus habilidades de lectura con este atractivo libro en español que presenta imágenes detalladas, texto simple, un glosario y un índice. Los estudiantes de kindergarten desarrollarán sus habilidades fundamentales de alfabetización a medida que aprenden sobre la importancia y el significado de las vacaciones...
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