Christmas around the World, 2nd Edition

From the Series On My Own Holidays

  • Interest Level: Grade 2 - Grade 4
  • Reading Level: Grade 3

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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Interest Level Grade 2 - Grade 4
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
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

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. View available downloads →