Halloween
Halloween is one of the most well-known holidays in the United States. People of all ages celebrate by wearing spooky costumes, going trick-or-treating, and carving pumpkins. But Halloween is also one of the world's oldest holidays, with many traditions stemming from ancient Celtic and early Christian celebrations. This title delves into the history of this candy-filled holiday, exploring how its early customs developed into modern ones. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Interest Level | Grade 4 - Grade 8 |
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Reading Level | Grade 5 |
Genre | Nonfiction |
Subject | History, Social Studies |
Copyright | 2024 |
Division | Abdo Publishing |
Imprint | Core Library |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 48 |
Season | 2023-12-15 |
ISBN | 9781098292607, 9798384910541 |
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Title Format | Reinforced Library Bound Hardcovers, Multi-user eBook |
Dewey | 394.2683 |
Graphics | Full-color photographs |
Dimensions | 7.25 x 9.25 |
Lexile | 930 |
Guided Reading Level | T |
ATOS Reading Level | 6.1 |
ATOS Interest Level | MG |
Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 522241 |
Accelerated Reader® Points | 1.0 |
Features | Glossary of key words, Index, Infographics, Informative sidebars, and Table of contents |
History of Holidays and Festivals - School Library Journal
Young readers are treated to a thorough history of many of America’s popular celebrations. Each title answers the basic questions a novice researcher or curious mind would ask about a holiday. When did it start? How is it celebrated? Why is it important? A detailed history of each holiday is provided, along with vivid descriptions of traditional clothes, foods, dances, and activities. Readers will be able to trace the evolution of traditions through generations. Sprinkled throughout the text are primary source quotes and chapter questions that ask readers to put into practice strategies for reading informational text. The books conclude with a timeline, a glossary, an index, links to the publisher’s online resources, and critical thinking questions with writing prompts. VERDICT A strong presentation of research material with the added benefit of built-in information literacy exercises.