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¿Cuándo es el Día de Año Nuevo? ¿Qué son resoluciones? ¿Cómo celebra la gente? Las fotografias llenas de color, los diagramas y el texto cuidadosamente organizado en niveles ayudan a captar la atención de los lectores al mismo tiempo que los ayudan a entender esta emocionante celebración. Las preguntas de pensamiento crítico a nivel apropiado ayudan a desarrollar habilidades de lectura de textos informativos. When is New Year's Day? What are resolutions? And how do people celebrate? Full-color photographs, diagrams, and carefully leveled text will engage readers while helping them understand this exciting holiday. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions help build nonfiction reading skills.

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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

"""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"

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 -- (11/1/2018 12:00:00 AM)

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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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