Celebrating Mardi Gras

Let the good times roll! Colorful floats, shiny beads, and delicious king cakes herald the arrival of Mardi Gras. Kids discover the origins of Mardi Gras and learn about the food and activities associated with this famous festival. Young readers learn creative ways that they can partake in the merrymaking for which Mardi Gras is famous. Additional features to aid comprehension include activities and poetry, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author and illustrator. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Phonetics Photo captions Sources for further research Suggested websites Table of contents Celebrations in the United States are diverse and exciting. Through lively illustrations and easy-to-read text, this series explores some of our best-known patriotic, religious, and cultural holidays. Each charming book includes the story of how one of these traditions started and why it remains important. Additional features to aid comprehension include activities and poetry, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.