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3) Hanukkah
Author
Series
Publisher
Pop!, a division of ABDO
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations and photographs ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Hanukkah is a special historical holiday for Jewish people in the winter. Young readers will learn about the story that spurred the eight-day celebration, how people honor it every year, and ways in which it is celebrated around the world. Information is presented in easy-to-understand text, colorful photos, and QR codes throughout the book.
4) Passover
Author
Series
Publisher
Pop!, a division of ABDO
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations and photographs ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
An overview of Passover, from the origin of the celebration to how it is practiced today. Clear, interesting text and vibrant photos grab and hold readers' interest, and QR Codes in each chapter link to book-specific videos, activities, and more. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, a timeline, an infographic, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index.
Author
Publisher
Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 pages : color photographs ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Around the world, people celebrate many holidays and festivals. From religious rituals to joyous New Year celebrations, these holidays involve a variety of traditions and cultures and have rich histories. The ways holidays and festivals are celebrated around the globe have changed over time, with ancient traditions evolving into modern ones. History of Holidays and Festivals explores this fascinating history.
Author
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 9
Physical Desc
284 pages : 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
It's 1942, and twelve-year-old Miriam, who is Jewish, is not safe. With help and quick thinking Miri is saved from the roundup that takes her entire Jewish neighborhood. She escapes Paris, landing in a small French village, where the spires of the famous Chateau de Chenonceau rise high into the sky, its bridge across the River Cher like a promise, a fairy tale.
But Miri's life is no fairy tale. Her parents are gone--maybe alive, maybe not. When she's...
Author
Series
Publisher
Pebble, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color photographs ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Rosh Hashanah, also known as the Jewish New Year, is one of Judaism's holiest days. People celebrate this happy holiday with family and friends by praying, lighting candles, and eating special meals and sweet treats. Learn more about the history behind this important day and how it's observed today.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
It's been years since the Nazis invaded Max Rosen's home country of Poland. All the Jewish people, including Max's family, have been forced to live in a ghetto. At least Max and his sister, Zena, had Papa with them... Until 2 months ago, when the Nazis took him away. Now Max and Zena are on their own.
One day, with barely enough food to survive, the siblings make a daring escape from Nazi soldiers into the nearby forests. They are found by Jewish...
Author
Publisher
Intergalactic Afikoman
Pub. Date
[2024]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
As a child, Jeff's head was often in the clouds. As an astronaut, he journeyed far beyond them. On his final mission, Jeff brought a miniature Torah into orbit for an out-of-this-world Shabbat celebration!