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¿Regalas detalles de San Valentín a tus familiares o amigos? Aprende acerca de esta celebración de amor y descubre cómo la gente muestra su afecto en este día especial. Las fotografias llenas de color y el texto cuidadosamente organizado en niveles hacen de este ejemplar una útil introducción a este día especial. Las preguntas de pensamiento crítico a nivel apropiado ayudan a desarrollar habilidades de lectura informativa. Do you give valentines to your friends or family? Learn about the holiday of love and find out how people show their affection on this special day. Full-color photographs and carefully leveled text make this title a helpful introduction to a well-loved 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

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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