Julie Murray
1) Juneteenth
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Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Easy-to-read text paired with colorful photos and informative captions introduces readers to a meaningful holiday, Juneteenth. Readers will learn the history of Juneteenth, including slavery in the United States, the American Civil War, and the birth of Juneteenth as a Texas state holiday. Associated symbols such as the color red and the Juneteenth flag are described, as well as traditions including parades and picnics, music and games, and special...
2) Hanukkah
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Series
Pub. Date
2003
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the history and celebration customs of Hanukkah.
3) Halloween
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Series
Pub. Date
2003
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the history and celebration customs of Halloween.
4) Thanksgiving
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Series
Pub. Date
2003
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the history, as well as the past and present celebration customs, of Thanksgiving Day.
5) Diwali
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Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
Easy-to-read text paired with colorful photos and informative captions introduces readers to an Indian holiday, Diwali. The origin of Diwali is described, including its roots in the Hindu religion and its association with the goddess Lakshmi. Readers are introduced to the holiday's customs, such as cleaning the home, wearing new clothes, giving gifts of sweets, decorating with rangoli, and lighting lamps and fireworks. Also discussed is the holiday's...
6) Ramadan
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Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Easy-to-read text paired with colorful photos and informative captions introduces readers to the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Readers will learn about the history of Ramadan, including Allah's messages to the prophet Muhammad. Ramadan traditions and their meanings are described, such as fasting, suhoor, and iftar, as well as prayer, tarawih, and the Night of Power. The Muslim calendar is also explained in relation to Ramadan. This title concludes...
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Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
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Easy-to-read text paired with colorful photos and informative captions introduces readers to a cultural holiday, Day of the Dead. Readers will learn about the origin of the holiday and its Aztec roots. Traditions to honor the dead, including visiting loved ones' graves and decorating altars, are described. Also discussed are symbols and foods associated with Day of the Dead, such as skulls and pan de muerto. Features include table of contents, glossary...
8) Kwanzaa
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Language
English
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An introduction to the history, purpose, and observance of Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is an important holiday that celebrates African heritage and African-American culture. Readers will learn that African Americans celebrate this holiday with gift giving, lighting Kinara candles each day, a big feast, and much more. Complete with simple text and colorful photographs.
14) Easter
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Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 x 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces the spring holiday, discussing the ways in which it is celebrated.
15) Bus drivers
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Language
English
Description
Profiles the career of bus driver by looking at the work bus drivers do and the educational requirements needed to become one.
17) Valentine's Day
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Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 x 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces the holiday, discussing the ways in which it is celebrated.
18) Navy Seals
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Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
24 pages : illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Little readers will learn the essentials of the United States Navy SEALS (how the Navy SEALS keeps us safe, various jobs, weapons and machinery, and more) through easy-to-read, simple text. Includes full-bleed photographs, bolded glossary terms, and a More Facts section.
19) Doctors
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Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 x 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Simple text explains some of the different types of doctors, and the things they do for us.--
20) Zookeepers
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Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 x 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Zookeepers are people who take care of animals at the zoo. Read this book to learn about the kinds of things zookeepers do every day.--