Diwali

Memorial Day traces its roots back to the Civil War and to a small town in Pennsylvania.

June 19th, 1865, began as another hot day in Texas. Enslaved African Americans worked in fields, in barns, and in the homes of the white people who owned them. Then a message arrived. Freedom! Slavery had ended! The Civil War had actually ended in A...

When is New Year's Day? What are resolutions? And how do people celebrate? Carefully leveled text will engage readers while helping them understand this exciting holiday. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions help build nonfiction reading skil...

You could say the best is saved for last when it comes to Chinese New Year. The Lantern Festival stands as the holiday’s grand finale. Dragon and lion puppets dance by day. At night, glowing lanterns float on water and across sky. This introdu...

Out with the old and in with the new! It’s time to celebrate Chinese New Year! Clean the house. Have a feast with relatives. Watch fireworks and dragon dances. Make paper lanterns. Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, is a celebration of new ...

What's the most important holiday in India? It's Diwali! This celebration is also known as the festival of lights. Learn what people do to celebrate this special holiday. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions help readers delve more deeply int...

Do you like holidays? Learn all about how and why people celebrate different holidays.Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about the traditions and celebrations of Chinese New Year. Age-appropriate critic...

Eli shares his birthday with April Fool's Day and he hopes he won't get fooled again this year!

In Chinese New Year, early readers will learn about this Chinese holiday and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this unique holiday. A labeled diagram help...