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!Feliz Cinco de Mayo! Esta fiesta anual comenzo despues de la historica victoria del ejercito mexicano y ahora se celebra en muchas partes de los Estados Unidos. Aprende acerca de la comida, musica y mucho mas a traves de fotografias llenas de color, diagramas y otros elementos de textos informativos. Las preguntas de pensamiento critico a nivel apropiado ayudan a los lectores a ahondar en la informacion y comprender lo que hace unica a esta celebracion. !Feliz Cinco de Mayo! This annual fiesta began after a historical Mexican military victory, and now it is celebrated in many parts of the United States. Learn about food, music, and more through full-color photographs, diagrams, and other nonfiction text features. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions help readers delve more deeply into the content.

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An overview of some of the holidays children in the United States are likely to either celebrate themselves or know someone who does. The descriptions include where and why it originated, and how and when it is celebrated. The short declarative sentences are accompanied by colorful photographs of people who represent many ethnicities and cultures. A few questions here and there encourage readers to think beyond the text. A visual glossary rounds out each title. The Spanish translation, though mostly correct, is not perfect. VERDICT A simple introductory series that will help young readers understand some of the many cultural and religious traditions that make up the United States. --School Library Journal, Series Made Simple --Journal

An overview of some of the holidays children in the United States are likely to either celebrate themselves or know someone who does. The descriptions include where and why it originated, and how and when it is celebrated. The short declarative sentences are accompanied by colorful photographs of people who represent many ethnicities and cultures. A few questions here and there encourage readers to think beyond the text. A visual glossary rounds out each title. The Spanish translation, though mostly correct, is not perfect. VERDICT A simple introductory series that will help young readers understand some of the many cultural and religious traditions that make up the United States.--School Library Journal, Series Made Simple -- Journal

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Richard Sebra is a children's book author and journalist. He and his wife live in Vista, California, where they enjoy cooking, surfing, and hiking with their dogs.

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