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.

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.

Lift a beak and shuffle through the huddle! It's time for the penguin to wake up! Give young nature explorers and zoologists an exciting way to learn about the icy homes, physical features, and behaviours of this Antarctic bird by following it throughout one day. Plus, kids can continue exploring after the penguin goes to sleep! A step-by-step life cycle diagram, critical thinking questions, and further resources will keep fact-hungry kids learning about this polar penguin.

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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

Describes some of the different kinds of vehicles that workers drive.

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

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