Year
2014
Language
English

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Easy-to-read text paired with colorful photos and informative captions introduces readers to a lively holiday, Mardi Gras. Readers will learn the story of Mardi Gras, its connection with the Christian holidays Lent and Easter, and how it spread to the United States with the arrival of French explorers in New Orleans. Traditions including costumed balls and large feasts are discussed, as well as modern customs such as parades, beads, and king cake. Features include table of contents, glossary with phonetic spellings, and index.



Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.



Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. This fun, fact-filled series introduces young readers to some of the most popular holidays. Each book discusses the history of the holiday, how it is celebrated around the world, and symbols associated with it. Features include table of contents, glossary, and index.



Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.



Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

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