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Thanksgiving explores in colorful detail this national holiday, from mashed potatoes and gravy to the religious observances. Learn the history of Thanksgiving, from its first pilgrim celebration in 1621, to its celebration in modern day.

Learn about the holidays and festivals celebrated in Egypt.

This interesting book describes how the blending of native Mexican and Spanish traditions, beliefs, and rituals has resulted in many of the lively and colorful festivals celebrated in Mexico today. Young readers will also learn how the Mexican people celebrate family occasions with fiestas.

This wonderful book describes the different traditions and festivals celebrated in Japan today and how they are influenced by a love of art, nature, beauty, and ritual. Young readers will also learn how the Japanese people celebrate family occasions.

This intriguing book describes how the traditions, beliefs, and rituals of people across the vast country of China are observed in the many different festivals celebrated today. Young readers will also learn how the Chinese people celebrate family occasions.

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Many of the holidays in Iran are rooted in the religion of Islam. This fascinating book describes the ways in which Iranians celebrate holidays with religious festivals, foods, and customs. Young readers will also discover how the people of Iran celebrate family...

Describes the geological makeup and history of the Atacama Desert in Chile. This book helps readers learn that the Atacama's soil is so similar to soil samples from Mars that NASA goes to this desert to test its exploration instruments.

Did you know that stratus clouds can cover the sky like a thick gray blanket? Stratus clouds are the lowest clouds in the sky. Learn more in What Are Stratus Clouds?, a title in the All about Clouds series.

Did you know that clouds are made up of tiny water droplets or ice crystals? Each cloud droplet is so small and light that it floats on air. Learn more in How Do Clouds Form?, a title in the All about Clouds series.

Did you know that cumulus clouds are bright white clouds with puffy tops and flat bottoms? These clouds look like floating piles of cotton balls. Learn more in What Are Cumulus Clouds?, a title in the All about Clouds series.

Did you know that cirrus clouds form very high in the sky? They form above the height at which most airplanes fly. Learn more in What Are Cirrus Clouds?, a title in the All about Clouds series.

Children will love learning the myths and traditions of the ancient peoples of mesoamerica including how the ancient Mayas believed that they were formed from the flesh of a god who cut off his fingers. Full color illustrations show ancient mesoamerican cities, farming societies, and empires. Topics include: - The Inca, Aztec, Olmec, Toltec, and Mayan cultures, among others - The importance of animals such as the jaguar in mesoamerican culture...

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Victory or Death" -- the famous and stirring words of William Barrett Travis were written in a letter from the Alamo to the people of Texas in February 1836. This and other brash and brave letters, first-hand accounts, and documents are skilfully deconstructed in this detailed examination of The Battle of the Alamo, a last stand that proved to be a turning point in Texas' War of Independence from Mexico. Readers will learn about the events lea...