Bibliograph

Day of the dead, Julie Murray

Type

Label

Day of the dead, Julie Murray

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Day of the dead

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Julie Murray

Series statement

Buddy books. HolidaysA buddy book

Summary

Easy-to-read text paired with colorful photos and informative captions introduces readers to a cultural holiday, Day of the Dead. Readers will learn about the origin of the holiday and its Aztec roots. Traditions to honor the dead, including visiting loved ones' graves and decorating altars, are described. Also discussed are symbols and foods associated with Day of the Dead, such as skulls and pan de muerto. Features include table of contents, glossary with phonetic spellings, and index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Buddy BOOKS is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company

Target audience

juvenile

Classification