| O Christmas Tree: Its History and Holiday Traditions Contributor(s): Farmer, Jacqueline (Author), Friar, Joanne (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1580892396 ISBN-13: 9781580892391 Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing OUR PRICE: $7.16 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Holidays & Celebrations - Christmas & Advent - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Trees & Forests - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Customs, Traditions, Anthropology |
| Dewey: 394.266 |
| LCCN: 2009027788 |
| Lexile Measure: 980 |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 8.51" W x 10.94" (0.43 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Holiday - Christmas |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 137514 Reading Level: 5.9 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Explore the roots of the modern Christmas tree When did people really start putting up Christmas trees--and why? From ancient Egyptian and Roman winter solstice customs to the eleventh-century European miracle plays and sixteenth-century New Year's customs that gave us decorated trees full of candlelight, Jacqueline Farmer walks through the histories and cultures that combined to produce the current-day practice of the Christmas tree. Beautiful illustrations capture the magic and festivity of the holiday season. Includes information about how these special evergreens are grown and harvested. Back matter includes fun facts and a list of further reading. |