Explores global traditions surrounding birthdays, including cake, parties, and decorations. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions, detailed maps, sources for further research, an index, and introductions to the author and illustrator. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Detailed maps Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Phonetics Photo captions Sources for further research Suggested websites Table of contents Make learning about holidays fun and engaging! Traditions around the World explores the history and meaning of important holidays while explaining how they are observed in different cultures. Each book features a representative song or story and a hands-on project to help readers celebrate. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions, detailed maps, sources for further research, an index, and introductions to the author and illustrator.
