Molly Aloian
63) Halloween
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub. Company
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
Halloween is one of the world's oldest holidays. People have been celebrating it for hundreds of years.
67) Columbus Day
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Each year on October 12th, millions of people in the United States celebrate Columbus Day. Celebrations include parades, songs, and special foods. The history of this celebration will engage children and teach them about Christopher Columbus, the events of his voyage, and the discovery of the New World.
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Pub
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Describes the holidays and traditions of Israel including, the national holidays that celebrate events in the Jewish religion, which holidays are observed by the country's many Muslims, and how Israelis celebrate family occasions.
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub. Co
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
The mighty Yangtze River, the third-longest river in the world, is the birthplace of Chinese civilization. This book takes readers along this ancient transportation route, strategic natural boundary, and lifeblood of an agricultural society. The river flows eastward from the Tibetan Plateau, crossing thousands of miles before emptying into the East China Sea. Today, the river basin is home to about one-third of China's population. The near completion...
75) Constitution Day
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub. Co
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
There is a day to celebrate being an American citizen and this book explains how and why the holiday came to be.
78) Hanukkah
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub. Co
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Hanukkah is a holiday celebrated by people of the Jewish religion. Hanukkah lasts eight days and is celebrated in late November or early December, the date changes every year, during the celebration people light candles, eat special foods and sing songs.
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Pub
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Australia's culture is an interesting mix of ancient traditions passed down by the native peoples, as well as the traditions and culture of England, where most of its immigrant population came from. This book describes how British influence and the traditions, beliefs, and rituals of indigenous peoples have developed into many of the lively and colorful festivals celebrated today. Young readers will also learn how the Australian people celebrate family...
80) Insect bodies
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub. Co
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
A brief introduction to the anatomy of insects.