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Sterling Children's Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
"Discover a world of celebrations! This entertaining book introduces kids to 14 holidays, from Brazilian carnival, Chinese New Year, Bastille Day, and the Cherry Blossom Festival to Purim, Holi, Eid al-Fitr, Day of the Dead, and Halloween. As in the popular What's On Your Plate?, each spread showcases a different holiday, offering background, cultural context, vocabulary words, photographs, and instructions for festive projects."--Publisher's description....
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DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
Embark on an exciting journey through the most interesting and important festivals, celebrations, and holidays enjoyed by people around the world. Stunning original illustrations and fascinating facts will inspire and inform children about cultures and religions from a huge range of countries and continents. Witness a camel marathon in a celebration of the Sahara Desert, and munch on Mid-Autumn mooncakes in China. Discover why skeletons dance at the...
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"The Saturnalia carnival marks three years since Nina walked away from Philadelphia's elite Saturn Club--with its genteel debauchery, arcane pecking order, and winking interest in alchemy and the occult. In doing so, she abandoned her closest friends and her chance to climb the social ladder. Since then, she's eked out a living by telling fortunes with her Saturn Club tarot deck, a solemn initiation gift that Nina always considered a gag but has turned...
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Publisher
Phaidon
Pub. Date
2024
Description
You'll have heard of Halloween, and maybe Día de Muertos, or Obon too, but did you know there are spooky festivals all over the world? Across every continent there are festivals that celebrate and honor spirits. Children will delight in discovering the stories behind these 21 amazing celebrations.
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Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Description
Eighteen-year-old Darcy, a firm believer in love at first sight, finds herself stranded at a bus station the night before leaving for college, until she meets Russell, sparking a whirlwind of unexpected adventures and heartfelt connections as they unravel the possibility of falling in love in just one day.
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"The scent of the town engulfs Parker in its perfume the moment she enters the gates. So much so that she nearly forgets all about the life that she left behind and the best friend she abandoned. Coronation is a place where she and her parents can have a new start. And as soon as Parker gets there, its peacefulness puts her at ease. Everyone is nice. The tennis team immediately accepts her. Even the boys are easy to talk to. The only thing that she...
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Publisher
HarperTeen
Pub. Date
2024.
Description
Known as the Tampon Two after catching the menstrual murderer, amateur sleuths and wannabe influencers Kerry and Annie are back in action when a famous prankster is found dead, hoping to prove they have what it takes while dodging a murderer determined to create some truly killer content.
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Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Description
It's time to party with people around the world! Readers will want to celebrate with the fascinating, diverse peoples featured in this culturally enriching book. D a de los Muertos in Latin America, Festima in West Africa, Loy Krathong in Southeast Asia, and Japan s Obon are just some of the festivals featured. Important vocabulary and cultural concepts are stressed in the accessible text, while striking photographs highlight important associated...
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Heidi Heckelbeck volume 12
Publisher
Little Simon
Pub. Date
2014.
Description
Heidi is excited about Brewster's fall festival, but she catches a cold and her magic may not be enough to make her well in time .
14) Mexico
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Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
c2011
Description
"This book explores the exciting culture and many festivals that are celebrated in Mexico"--Provided by publisher.
15) China
Author
Series
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
c2011
Description
"This book explores the exciting culture and many festivals that are celebrated in China"--Provided by publisher.
16) Killer takeout
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"Every year, Key West's weeklong Mardi Gras--style festival has tourists and locals alike lining up for costumed revelry and delicious eats. Key Zest magazine has assigned Hayley to write a piece on the fest's grab-and-go food, so she's planning on hitting up the mobile eateries while checking out the party preparations. Hayley's office mate, Danielle, recently elected Queen of Fantasy Fest, is also buzzing between festivities and fundraisers. But...
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The town of Moonlight Harbor needs to convince tourists that the beach is still the place to be--even when the sunshine goes south for the winter. Jenna Jones, new propietor of The Driftwood Inn, has the perfect idea: a holiday festival called Seaside with Santa. Jenna is happy to throw herself into planning the event. With all the decorating, preparation and extra reservations at the inn because of the festival--and with two wonderful but very different...
18) Canada
Author
Series
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
2011
Description
"This book explores the exciting culture and many festivals that are celebrated in Canada"--Provided by publisher.
19) France
Author
Series
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
c2011
Description
"This book explores the exciting culture and many festivals that are celebrated in France"--Provided by publisher.
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