Christmas around the World, 2nd Edition
From the Series On My Own Holidays
In Mexico at Christmas time, children carry candles in nine nights of parades. German children listen for Kris Kringle to bring presents on Christmas Eve. Families in Australia like a picnic on the beach. And in Ethiopia, Christmas is the time to play a hockey-like game called genna. Come take a trip around the world to see how this special time of year is celebrated in eight countries.
Encourage understanding of diverse cultures. Featuring full-page illustrations, these beautiful editions look at the history and customs associated with various holidays and present early readers with high-interest offerings.
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978-1-57505-580-0
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978-0-8225-8934-1
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| Interest Level | Grade 2 - Grade 4 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Genre | Social Studies |
| Category | 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Traditional Nonfiction, Holidays |
| Copyright | 2004 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Brand | On My Own Books |
| Imprint | First Avenue Editions ™, Millbrook Press ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 48 |
| Publication Date | 2003-08-01 |
| Reading Counts! Level | 3.3 |
| Text Type | Informational/Explanatory |
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| BISACS | JNF026010, JNF052020, JNF038000 |
| Dewey | 394.2663 |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
| Dimensions | 5.875 x 8.5 |
| Lexile | 600 |
| Guided Reading Level | N |
| ATOS Reading Level | 3.7 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 49311 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
| Features | Maps, Note to adults, Recipes, Teaching Guides, and Timeline |
Author: Emily Kelley
Illustrator: Joni Oeltjenbruns
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On My Own Holidays
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