Awards

• Winner of NCSS-CBC Notable Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies 2007
• Winner of Sydney Taylor Book Award, Association of Jewish Libraries 2007

Overview

With dazzling images and engaging text, readers learn about the historical and cultural significance of Hanukkah and why it is celebrated around the world. From the lighting of the menorah to the special foods that are shared to the spinning of the dreidels, they'll get insights about this holiday's traditions and the Jewish faith. This book also offers fascinating facts, a recipe, and a Common Core-aligned activities. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

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9781426324765

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.. .The main text is succinct and appropriate for reading aloud An attractive, informative title that will be welcomed in any library. Booklist

Author Information

At age five, Deborah Heiligman checked out her first library book—What Is a Butterfly—and her love of science and nature has grown ever since. She has written one other Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science book, On the Move, illustrated by Lizzy Rockwell. She is also the author of the middle grade biography Charles and Emma, which was a National Book Award finalist and a Michael L. Printz Honor Book. Ms. Heiligman lives in New York City with her husband and two sons.

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