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Author:

Aloian, Molly.

Title:

Mardi Gras and Carnival [BOOK] / Molly Aloian.

Format:

[BOOK] /

Publisher:

Crabtree Pub. Co.

Copyright Date:

2010

Description:

32 p : col. ill ; 29 cm.

Subject:

Carnival.
Carnival.--Juvenile literature.

Notes:

Lexile: 750. What is Mardi Gras? -- Lent and Mardi Gras -- What is Carnival? -- History of Mardi Gras -- Mardi Gras foods -- Secret clubs -- Dressing up -- History of Carnival parades -- Carnival parades today -- Costume balls -- Royalty for a day -- Music of Carnival -- Mardi Gras in New Orleans -- Canada's Winter Carnival. Includes index.

Summary:

Put on a mask and join the street party for Mardi Gras. Learn all about this colorful New Orleans' holiday, where people enjoy food and fun before the beginning of Lent, a period of reflection and giving up things we enjoy. Explore the history of Mardi Gras, and Carnival, and all its different customs taken from around the world!.

Series:

Celebrations in my world

ISBN:

0778747735 (pbk. : alk. paper)\9780778747734 (pbk. : alk. paper)\0778747557 (reinforced library binding : alk. paper)\9780778747
9780778747734 (pbk. : alk. paper)\9780778747734 (pbk. : alk. paper)\0778747557 (reinforced library binding : alk. paper)\9780778747

Locations:

WXPD305 -- Spirit Lake Public Library (Spirit Lake)