Gloria Koster
3) Passover
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"Passover is about celebrating the story of the Israelites escaping from Egypt and returning home. It is a Jewish holiday. People take extra care in preparing their homes. They also gather with family and friends for a big meal and activities that represent the story. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways." --
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"Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is the first of the Jewish Holy High Days and one of Judaism's holiest days. Often called the birthday of the world, it is celebrated on the first day of Tishrei, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar. People celebrate this happy holiday with family and friends by praying, lighting candles, and eating special meals and sweet treats. Learn more about the history behind this important day and how it's observed...
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"Yogurt, cheese, and kefir . . . What do these dairy foods have in common? They're all healthy foods! In this Pebble Explore book, explore where dairy foods come from, what nutrition they provide, and how they help form a healthy diet. Filled with fantastic facts, including dairy alternatives, young readers and report writers will be hungry for more"--
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"Almonds, eggs, and beans . . . What do these protein foods have in common? They're all healthy! Discover where protein foods come from, what nutrition they provide, and how they help form a healthy diet. Filled with meaty facts, including meat alternatives, this Pebble Explore book will give curious young readers-and report writers-plenty to chew on." --
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"Cucumbers, carrots, and garlic . . . What do these foods from the vegetable group have in common? They're all healthy! Discover where vegetables come from, what nutrition they provide, and how they help form a healthy diet. With a bushel full of facts and full-color photos, this Pebble Explore book will feed the curiosity of young readers and report writers alike." --
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"In this Irish folktale, a young and powerful king has an embarrassing secret: he has horse's ears! Then one day, the royal barber discovers this unusual trait. Can he keep the king's long-held secret, or will the barber be banished from the kingdom for good?"--Back cover
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"One super-fast grouper + one slender eel = a dynamic duo! Discover how two vastly different animal species team up for a successful hunt. With lightning-quick speed and razor-sharp teeth, groupers are skillful hunters of the sea - except when their prey hides in the tiny cracks of coral. Cue the moray eels! These slender and squiggly fish flush out prey from the hidey-holes. And when they do, this dream team feasts! With eye-popping photographs,...
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Potatoes can be turned into lots of yummy side dishes, and French fries are a popular option. But who discovered French fries? Are they really from France? And how did they end up in restaurants around the world? These questions and more will be answered in this fascinating book on French fries.
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Coyotes and badgers team up to hunt prey in this photo-filled nonfiction resource for young wildlife enthusiasts.
One cunning coyote + one burrowing badger = a tremendous twosome! Discover how two vastly different animal species team up for a successful hunt. With sharp senses and speed, coyotes are skilled hunters on their own-except when their prey hides underground. Cue the badgers! These mighty diggers claw into rabbit holes and prairie dog burrows,...
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In this Irish folktale, a young and powerful king has an embarrassing secret: he has horse's ears! Then one day, the royal barber discovers this unusual trait. Can he keep the king's long-held secret, or will the barber be banished from the kingdom for good? With clever text and easy-to-follow panels, Discover Graphics: Global Folktales are perfect for even the newest graphic novel fans!
20) Mitzi's mitzvah
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"A family and their dog do a good deed visiting a nursing home on Rosh Hashanah."--