Halloween
By: by Ann Heinrichs ; illustrated by Teri Weidner
Contributors: Weidner, Teri, illustrator
Series: Holidays and celebrations; Holidays and celebrations
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9781623235079
Copyright date: 2014
Subjects: Halloween; Juvenile literature
Description: Legends of ghosts, goblins, and ghouls fill the air, and excited trick-or-treaters scurry from house to house hoping to fill their bags with sweet goodies. Halloween is among America's most treasured childhood holidays. This book traces the origins of Halloween and explains the old and new traditions associated with October 31.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.

K-3.
Table of contents: title: Trick or treat!; title: A scary night; title: Roman festivals; title: All Hallows' Eve; title: Costumes, mischief, apples, and fun; title: Begging for treats; title: The Jack-o'-lantern; title: The Day of the Dead; title: Poetry corner; title: Joining the spirit of Halloween; title: Making spooky spiders; title: Making egg-carton spiders.