Describes some of the different kinds of hats that people wear.

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Standards: Geography for Life. National Geography Standards 1994. National Council for Geographic Education. Places and Regions Standard 4: The Physical and Human Characteristics of Place Expectations of Excellence: Curriculum Standards for Social Studies. Strand 1. Culture

Chinese New Year is a time for new beginnings. Some people clean their homes from top to bottom or share meals with friends. Others pray, light fireworks or give each other gifts. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.

Describes some of the different kinds of tools that workers use.

Chinese New Year is a time for new beginnings. Some people clean their homes from top to bottom or share meals with friends. Others pray, light fireworks or give each other gifts. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.

This series provides a different look at community workers through lively text and vibrant illustrations. Young readers can explore the captivating world of life in their communities with predictable text and fun facts--a perfect choice for read-alouds.