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(0)Carol Gnojewski
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Publisher
Enslow Pub
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Description
"The Day of the Dead is a celebration honoring those who have left this world. Readers of this volume will understand the meaning behind the holiday as well as the costumes, decorations, food, and other customs associated with it. A recipe for champurrado (Mexican drinking chocolate) and instructions to create a skeleton craft are also provided"--Provided by the publisher.
2) Kwanzaa
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Series
Publisher
Enslow Pub
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Description
"First observed in 1966, Kwanzaa is the weeklong celebration of African traditions in American culture. Readers will be introduced to the black power movement of the last century and understand that this holiday was created to connect African Americans with their heritage. This informative resource includes colorful photos, an easy-to-follow recipe for Botswanan stew and instructions on how to make and play the mancala counting game"--Provided by...
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Pub
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Description
"The United States celebrated the first Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 20, 1986. There were marches, parades, and candlelight gatherings. Readers will learn about the life and accomplishments of Martin Luther King Jr. and why his birthday was made an official national holiday. This informative resource includes black-and-white and color photos, an easy-to-follow recipe for peach pie, and instructions on how to make a 'Circle of Friendship'...
4) Ramadan
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Series
Publisher
Enslow Pub
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
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Description
"One special night each year, at moonrise, Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic year, begins. During Ramadan, Muslims spend the entire month gathering as families and communities. They celebrate with prayer, fasts, and feasts in honor of God. Readers will learn the history and significance of this holy month and how it is celebrated around the world. They can also follow a recipe for an apricot honey walnut tart and instructions to make a garland...
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Pub
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Description
"Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday that celebrates the country's defeat of invading French forces during the Battle of Puebla. Readers of this volume will learn the history behind the holiday as well as the music, dances, and food associated with it. A recipe for salsa fresca and instructions to create a Mexican flag are also provided"--From the publisher's web site.
6) Vapor
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Publisher
Fantagraphics Books
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
This book owes a debt to The wiggle much - thirteen half-page installments that appeared in the New York herald between March and June of 1910 - the unique, well-known comic strip work of Herbert E. Crowley. His character appears in the last vignette, om page 90.