Hanukkah

From the Set Holiday History

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history of Hanukkah, including when, where, and who first celebrated it, its meaning, the traditions associated with it, including lighting a menorah, making traditional foods, and playing games, and how it is celebrated in different parts of the world today. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the history behind this popular holiday. A Take a Look! infographic introduces the rules of the game dreidel, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers a map and quick stats on the history of the holiday. Children can learn more about Hanukkah using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Hanukkah also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Hanukkah is part of Jump!'s Holiday History series.

Format List Price Your Price Qty
$26.99 $18.95
Interest Level Grade 2 - Grade 5
Reading Level Grade 2
Dewey Number 296.4
Lexile 510L
ATOS Reading Level 2.8
Guided Reading Level K
Language English
Publisher Jump!
Format Reinforced book
ISBN 9798885241311
Copyright 2023
Number of Pages 24
Dimensions 7.5 x 9
Graphics Full-color illustrations, Full-color photographs

SLJ Review of Holiday History

What is the background of holidays? What traditions are associated with them? How are they celebrated around the world? This series addresses these questions in short paragraphs and large-scale images with helpful labels. Text boxes ask “Did you know?” or “What do you think?” and then explain where the name of Halloween came from, or encourage readers to consider whether Kwanzaa should be a national holiday. A final “Quick Facts” page includes the date and place of origin, and a review of common symbols, foods, and traditions associated with the holiday. Sidebars focus on particular aspects, such as how to play dreidel during Hanukkah or common altar offerings for the Day of the Dead. Additional support includes tips for teachers and parents, and access to the Factsurfer website to learn more. VERDICT Recommended for those looking to add variety to their collections or update existing titles.

Author: Emma Carlson Berne