Cinco de Mayo
Holidays and Celebrations
Viva Mexico! Pinatas, floats, and tasty food all play a role in the holiday that remembers Mexican independence. Kids learn the historical significance behind the festivities and gain an appreciation for the exciting traditions and rich cultural celebration associated with May 5.
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978-1-62323-807-0
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$38.95 |
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Genre | Nonfiction |
| Category | Social Studies |
| Copyright | 2014 |
| Publisher | The Child's World, Inc. |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Publication Date | 2013-08-01 |
| BISACS | JNF026080, JNF026090 |
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| Dewey | 394.262 |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
| Dimensions | 9.5 x 8 |
| Lexile | 500 |
| Guided Reading Level | O |
| ATOS Reading Level | 3.2 |
| ATOS Interest Level | LG |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 103722 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
| Features | Activities for further learning, Author/Illustrator biography, Educational front/back matter, Glossary of key words, Index, Informative sidebars, Reviewed, Sources for further research, Suggested websites, and Table of contents |
| Online Resources | Kiddyhouse.com: Cinco de Mayo |
Author: Ann Heinrichs
Ann Heinrichs grew up in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She began playing the piano at age three and thought she would grow up to be a pianist. Instead, she became a writer. She is the author of more than 200 books for children and young adults on Asian, African, and U.S. history and cultures, as well as grammar and natural history subjects. Ann has also written numerous newspaper, magazine, and encyclopedia articles. Ann has traveled to the Middle East, Asia, and Europe, and now lives in Chicago, IL.
Illustrator: Kathleen Petelinsek
Reviews
A noteworthy review of Holidays and Celebrations from School Library Journal on December 1, 2013
These titles were originally published in 2006 as part of the ‘Holidays, Festivals, and Celebrations’ series. Both volumes open with descriptions of celebrations and include information on the history and traditions of their featured holidays. In the first title, Heinrichs… View →