Holiday Symbols

This book introduces the tiny green plants known as shamrocks, and explains the customs and origins of St. Patrick's Day as well as how the shamrock became the national symbol of Ireland. Meet the Shamrock! What are Shamrocks? Why are Shamrocks Green? What is St Patricks Day? Who was St Patrick? What Did St Patrick Do? The Legend of St Patrick and the Shamrock Shamrocks Today Wonder More Make Salt-Dough Shamrock Charms Glossary Find Out More Index Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Phonetics Photo captions Sources for further research Suggested websites Table of contents Tap into children's interests in holiday celebrations with fascinating, familiar symbols. Each book in the Holiday Symbols series explains the origins of a specific celebration, the significance of its related symbol, and the ways that the holiday is celebrated today. Large, colorful photographs with captions accompany the clearly written text to help children reflect on what they are learning. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, an activity, informative sidebars, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, critical-thinking questions, an index, and an introduction to the author.

This book introduces the holiday of Easter and explains how bunnies and eggs came to be symbols of the day. Spring is in the Air! What is Easter? Do Many People Celebrate Easter? What is the Easter Bunny? What Kinds of Eggs Does the Easter Bunny Bring? What Does the Easter Bunny Do? Should You Buy Easter Bunnies? Is There Really an Easter Bunny? Wonder More Write a Springtime Poem Glossary Find Out More Index Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Phonetics Photo captions Sources for further research Suggested websites Table of contents Tap into children's interests in holiday celebrations with fascinating, familiar symbols. Each book in the Holiday Symbols series explains the origins of a specific celebration, the significance of its related symbol, and the ways that the holiday is celebrated today. Large, colorful photographs with captions accompany the clearly written text to help children reflect on what they are learning. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, an activity, informative sidebars, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, critical-thinking questions, an index, and an introduction to the author.

This book introduces the origin of Halloween and the meaning behind jack-o-lanterns as well as other customs connected to this holiday. This book also discusses the cultivation and additional uses of pumpkins. Its a Jack-o-Lantern! What is the Origin of Jack-o-Lanterns? How Did Halloween Get Started? Why Do We Have Jack-o-Lanterns on Halloween? Why are Jack-o-Lanterns Made from Pumpkins? What are Pumpkins? How Else Can Pumpkins Be Used? What Do Pumpkin Plants Look Like? How Big Can Pumpkins Grow? Wonder More Make Sweet Potato Jack-o-Lanterns Glossary Find Out More Index Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Phonetics Photo captions Sources for further research Suggested websites Table of contents Tap into children's interests in holiday celebrations with fascinating, familiar symbols. Each book in the Holiday Symbols series explains the origins of a specific celebration, the significance of its related symbol, and the ways that the holiday is celebrated today. Large, colorful photographs with captions accompany the clearly written text to help children reflect on what they are learning. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, an activity, informative sidebars, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, critical-thinking questions, an index, and an introduction to the author.

This book introduces the significance of the Fourth of July holiday and the origin and meaning of its celebration with fireworks. Lets Watch the Fireworks! What is Independence Day? How was This Country Started? Do Many People Celebrate Independence Day? Why Do We Have Fireworks on Independence Day? Where are Fireworks Made? What are Fireworks? How Can We Use Fireworks Safely? Wonder More Make a Fireworks Salt Painting Glossary Find Out More Index Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Phonetics Photo captions Sources for further research Suggested websites Table of contents Tap into children's interests in holiday celebrations with fascinating, familiar symbols. Each book in the Holiday Symbols series explains the origins of a specific celebration, the significance of its related symbol, and the ways that the holiday is celebrated today. Large, colorful photographs with captions accompany the clearly written text to help children reflect on what they are learning. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, an activity, informative sidebars, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, critical-thinking questions, an index, and an introduction to the author.

A simple book describing the origin and the significance of using evergreen trees at Christmastime, how they are grown, cut, and shipped, how to chose a good tree, and how to care for it. Its a Christmas Tree! Why Do We Decorate Trees for Christmas? What Kinds of Trees Make Good Christmas Trees? What are Artificial Trees? Where Do Christmas Trees Grow? How are Christmas Trees Grown? How are Christmas Trees Cut and Shipped? How Can You Choose a Nice Christmas Tree? Your Very Own Tree Wonder More Make a Picture-Frame Ornament Glossary Find Out More Index Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Phonetics Photo captions Sources for further research Suggested websites Table of contents Tap into children's interests in holiday celebrations with fascinating, familiar symbols. Each book in the Holiday Symbols series explains the origins of a specific celebration, the significance of its related symbol, and the ways that the holiday is celebrated today. Large, colorful photographs with captions accompany the clearly written text to help children reflect on what they are learning. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, an activity, informative sidebars, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, critical-thinking questions, an index, and an introduction to the author.