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  • Published: 15 October 2016
  • ISBN: 9781426324765
  • Imprint: National Geographic
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $16.99

Holidays Around the World: Celebrate Hanukkah

With Light, Latkes, and Dreidels




Part of the refreshed Holidays Around the World series, Celebrate Hanukkah combines National Geographic's vivid imagery and informative text with a global perspective on this important holiday. With a beautiful updated cover and common-core aligned activities for further classroom learning, this is sure to be a welcomed by teachers and kids of all faiths.

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.


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  • Published: 15 October 2016
  • ISBN: 9781426324765
  • Imprint: National Geographic
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $16.99

About the author

Deborah Heiligman

DEBORAH HEILIGMAN is the award-winning author of 15 children's books. She specializes in simplifying complex subjects for young people, particularly in the areas of science and social studies. She lives in New York City.

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