(4) K-3 Finding Out about Holidays series. This bland introduction to the Day of the Dead in Mexico discusses modern-day traditions and gives historical context. Plenty of lively photos convey the colorful festivities, and a craft project is included. Spanish words are sprinkled throughout, but no pronunciation is provided. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Tim Wadham

(4) K-3 Finding Out about Holidays series. Gnojewski covers the history of Kwanzaa, its celebrations in the U.S., and its roots in the harvest customs of various African countries. The text is choppy, but the attractive photos and large, clear typeface make this an accessible if bland introduction. Instructions for playing mancala, an African counting game, are included. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) K-3 Finding Out about Holidays series. After retelling the story from the Ramayana, Parker-Rock focuses on how Diwali is celebrated in India and in North America. The text is choppy, but the attractive photos, illustrations, and large, clear typeface make this an accessible if bland introduction. A Diwali spin on "pin the tail on the donkey" doesn't seem all that authentic. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) K-3 Finding Out about Holidays series. A choppy text, sidebars with related information, and stock color photographs give a fairly detailed history about the origins of this Jewish holiday. Contemporary traditions, such as gift giving, games, and parties, are discussed. A list of websites, a brief timeline, and instructions for making a dreidel are appended. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(4) K-3 Finding Out about Holidays series. Each book in this series introduces a particular holiday. A choppy text, sidebars with related information, and stock color photographs give some history about the holiday's origins and contemporary traditions, such as the practice of giving out paper poppies on Veterans Day. A list of websites and a craft idea (a Mardi Gras mask, for example) are appended. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Finding Out about Holidays titles: Earth Day: Keeping Our Planet Clean, Mardi Gras: Parades, Costumes, and Parties, Valentine's Day: Candy, Love, and Hearts, Veteran's Day: Remembering Our War Heroes. ]

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(4) K-3 Finding Out about Holidays series. Each book in this series introduces a particular holiday. A choppy text, sidebars with related information, and stock color photographs give some history about the holiday's origins and contemporary traditions, such as the practice of giving out paper poppies on Veterans Day. A list of websites and a craft idea (a Mardi Gras mask, for example) are appended. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Finding Out about Holidays titles: Earth Day: Keeping Our Planet Clean, Mardi Gras: Parades, Costumes, and Parties, Valentine's Day: Candy, Love, and Hearts, Veteran's Day: Remembering Our War Heroes. ]

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(4) K-3 Finding Out about Holidays series. Each book in this series introduces a particular holiday. A choppy text, sidebars with related information, and stock color photographs give some history about the holiday's origins and contemporary traditions, such as the practice of giving out paper poppies on Veterans Day. A list of websites and a craft idea (a Mardi Gras mask, for example) are appended. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Finding Out about Holidays titles: Earth Day: Keeping Our Planet Clean, Mardi Gras: Parades, Costumes, and Parties, Valentine's Day: Candy, Love, and Hearts, Veteran's Day: Remembering Our War Heroes. ]

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(4) K-3 Finding Out about Holidays series. Each book in this series introduces a particular holiday. A choppy text, sidebars with related information, and stock color photographs give some history about the holiday's origins and contemporary traditions, such as the practice of giving out paper poppies on Veterans Day. A list of websites and a craft idea (a Mardi Gras mask, for example) are appended. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Finding Out about Holidays titles: Earth Day: Keeping Our Planet Clean, Mardi Gras: Parades, Costumes, and Parties, Valentine's Day: Candy, Love, and Hearts, Veteran's Day: Remembering Our War Heroes. ]

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn