A introduction to the Day of the Dead for young children, covering the holiday's history, popular traditions, and such defining symbols as marigolds and skulls.

Written in a friendly voice, filled with dynamic photos, and featuring text crafted for the youngest of readers, these books touch upon the history and traditions of a diverse range of both secular and faith- based festive celebrations. Each Seedlings book closes with a labeled-image guide for further review. As introductions to informational text, these titles will plant the seeds of knowledge! Hanukkah covers the holiday's history, popular traditions, and such defining symbols as the menorah and the dreidel.

Chichén Itzá is one of the world's most amazing wonders. Built in the sixth century, the ancient Mexican city speaks to the advanced math and science skills of the Maya. This elementary-level introduction, filled with vibrant photos and factual text, examines structures within the city and how they were constructed, from the observatory to the pyramid-shaped El Castillo. The city's significance in history and why it was built are also included. A Wonder Spotlight features the "shadow snakes" of Kukulcan's temple. Captions, on-page definitions, additional resources, and an index support...