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Holidays Around the World: Celebrate Hanukkah

With Light, Latkes, and Dreidels

Part of Holidays Around the World

Author Deborah Heiligman
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$7.99 US
Disney Publishing Group | National Geographic Kids
8.57"W x 10.01"H x 0.09"D   | 5 oz | 48 per carton
On sale Sep 27, 2016 | 32 Pages | 9781426324765
Age 6-8 years | Grades 1-3
Reading Level: Lexile 730L | Fountas & Pinnell N
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With dazzling images and engaging text, readers learn about the historical and cultural significance of Hanukkah and why it is celebrated around the world. From the lighting of the menorah to the special foods that are shared to the spinning of the dreidels, they'll get insights about this holiday's traditions and the Jewish faith. This book also offers fascinating facts, a recipe, and a Common Core-aligned activities.


National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.
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  • WINNER | 2007
    NCSS-CBC Notable Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies
  • WINNER | 2007
    Sydney Taylor Book Award, Association of Jewish Libraries
"...The main text is succinct and appropriate for reading aloud… An attractive, informative title that will be welcomed in any library."—Booklist
Deborah Heiligman is the award-winning author of 15 children's books. She specializes in simplifying complex subjects for young people, particularly in the areas of science and social studies. She lives in New York City. Her experience as a religious studies major at Brown University has been put to good use in working on this series.
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With dazzling images and engaging text, readers learn about the historical and cultural significance of Hanukkah and why it is celebrated around the world. From the lighting of the menorah to the special foods that are shared to the spinning of the dreidels, they'll get insights about this holiday's traditions and the Jewish faith. This book also offers fascinating facts, a recipe, and a Common Core-aligned activities.


National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.
Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

Awards

  • WINNER | 2007
    NCSS-CBC Notable Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies
  • WINNER | 2007
    Sydney Taylor Book Award, Association of Jewish Libraries

Praise

"...The main text is succinct and appropriate for reading aloud… An attractive, informative title that will be welcomed in any library."—Booklist

Author

Deborah Heiligman is the award-winning author of 15 children's books. She specializes in simplifying complex subjects for young people, particularly in the areas of science and social studies. She lives in New York City. Her experience as a religious studies major at Brown University has been put to good use in working on this series.
Deborah Heiligman View titles by Deborah Heiligman

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