Our Holiday Symbols
Tap into children's interests in holiday celebrations with fascinating, familiar symbols. Each book in the Our Holiday Symbols series explains the origin of a specific celebration, the significance of its related symbol, and how that holiday is currently celebrated. Large, colorful photographs with captions accompany clearly written text to help children reflect on what they are learning. Important vocabulary words are included in a glossary that accompanies other ancillary information at the back of each book.
A simple book describing the origin and the significance of using evergreen trees at Christmastime, how they are grown, cut, and shipped, how to chose a good tree, and how to care for it. More →
- Reading Level Grade 2
- Lexile 630
- ATOS 2.9
- Copyright 2015
- Dimensions 8 x 9.5
This book introduces the holiday of Easter and explains how bunnies and eggs came to be symbols of the day. More →
- Reading Level Grade 2
- Lexile 560
- ATOS 2.7
- Copyright 2015
- Dimensions 8 x 9.5
This book introduces the significance of the Fourth of July holiday and the origin and meaning of its celebration with fireworks. More →
- Reading Level Grade 2
- Lexile 610
- ATOS 3.2
- Copyright 2015
- Dimensions 8 x 9.5
This book introduces the origin of Halloween and the meaning behind jack-o-lanterns as well as other customs connected to this holiday. This book also discusses the cultivation and additional More →
- Reading Level Grade 2
- Lexile 550
- ATOS 3.3
- Copyright 2015
- Dimensions 8 x 9.5
This book introduces the tiny green plants known as shamrocks, and explains the customs and origins of St. Patrick's Day as well as how the shamrock became the national symbol of Ireland. More →
- Reading Level Grade 2
- Lexile 590
- ATOS 2.8
- Copyright 2015
- Dimensions 8 x 9.5
This book introduces the holiday of Thanksgiving, its origins, and explains how the turkey came to be a symbol of the day. More →
- Reading Level Grade 2
- Lexile 680
- ATOS 3.4
- Copyright 2015
- Dimensions 8 x 9.5