Lisa J Amstutz
1) Kwanzaa
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"It's time to celebrate Kwanzaa! Light the kinara. Eat a big feast with your family. During Kwanzaa, people come together. They celebrate African-American heritage"--.
4) Cockroaches
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Brief text and photographs describe cockroaches including physical characteristics, habitat, and feeding habits.
8) Cicadas
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"Learn about cicadas, including how and where they live and how these creepy creatures are important parts of their world"-- Provided by publisher.
10) Hanukkah
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It s time to celebrate Hanukkah! Light the menorah. Sing songs and eat tasty treats. During Hanukkah, or the Festival of Lights, Jews remember a war they won. This allowed them to freely practice their beliefs.
11) Christmas
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It s time to celebrate Christmas. There s so much to do! Make cookies and decorate the Christmas tree. Have dinner with your family. Exchange presents. This important Christian holiday celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.
12) Cardinals
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"Who's that singing in the backyard? It's a cardinal! Find out where cardinals live, what they eat, and how to identify the birds and their eggs"--Provided by the publisher.
14) Diwali
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It s time to celebrate Diwali! Light lamps. Exchange cards and presents. Dance and watch fireworks. Diwali, or the Festival of Lights, reminds Hindu people of the story of Rama and Sita. It is a story of how good beats evil.
16) Ramadan
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It s time to celebrate Ramadan. For one month, Muslims don t eat or drink for most of the day. They pray and help the poor. Muslims focus on being thankful during this important Islamic holiday.
17) Goldfinches
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"Who's that singing in the backyard? It's a goldfinch! Find out where goldfinches live, what they eat, and how to identify the birds and their eggs"--Provided by the publisher.
18) Robins
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"Who's that singing in the backyard? It's a Robin! Find out where robins live, what they eat, and how to identify the birds and their eggs"--Provided by the publisher.
20) Chinese New Year
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Out with the old and in with the new! It s time to celebrate Chinese New Year! Clean the house. Have a feast with relatives. Watch fireworks and dragon dances. Make paper lanterns. Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, is a celebration of new beginnings.