Easter around the World
From the Series On My Own Holidays
Easter is celebrated in many different ways around the world. In Sweden, children dress up as Easter witches and go door to door, hoping for candy. Egyptian children have egg-rolling contests. Russian children play an egg-tapping game. And in Colombia, Easter is a time for donkey beauty pageants. Take a trip around the world to see how this very special holiday is celebrated.
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978-1-57505-903-7
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$28.99 |
| 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 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Brand | On My Own Books |
| Imprint | Millbrook Press ™ |
| Language | English |
| Publication Date | 2005-01-01 |
| Text Type | Informational/Explanatory |
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| BISACS | JNF026020, JNF052020, JNF038000 |
| Dewey | 394.2667 |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
| Guided Reading Level | N |
| ATOS Reading Level | 3.8 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 86041 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
| Features | Maps, Note to adults, Recipes, Reviewed, Teaching Guides, and Timeline |
Author: Shannon Knudsen
Shannon Knudsen has written books for young readers about elephants, mayors, the explorer Leif Eriksen, the reporter Nellie Bly, and many other topics. She lives with her cat and her dog in Arizona.
Illustrator: David L. Erickson
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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 →