Spring 2025
Halloween Jack-o'-Lanterns
Holiday Symbols
This book introduces the origin of Halloween and the meaning behind jack-o-lanterns as well as other customs connected to this holiday. This book also discusses the cultivation and additional uses of pumpkins.
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978-1-5038-9420-4
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$36.95 |
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Genre | Nonfiction |
| Category | Social Studies |
| Copyright | 2025 |
| Publisher | The Child's World, Inc. |
| Imprint | Wonder Books |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 24 |
| Publication Date | 2025-01-01 |
| BISACS | JNF026090, JNF026080 |
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| Dewey | 394.2646 |
| Graphics | Full-color photographs |
| Dimensions | 8 x 9.5 |
| Lexile | 560 |
| Features | Activities for further learning, Author/Illustrator biography, Educational front/back matter, Glossary of key words, Index, Informative sidebars, Phonetics, Photo captions, Sources for further research, Suggested websites, and Table of contents |
| Online Resources | PBS Kiddle Wonderopolis.org |
- Its a Jack-o-Lantern!
- What is the Origin of Jack-o-Lanterns?
- How Did Halloween Get Started?
- Why Do We Have Jack-o-Lanterns on Halloween?
- Why are Jack-o-Lanterns Made from Pumpkins?
- What are Pumpkins?
- How Else Can Pumpkins Be Used?
- What Do Pumpkin Plants Look Like?
- How Big Can Pumpkins Grow?
- Wonder More
- Make Sweet Potato Jack-o-Lanterns
- Glossary
- Find Out More
- Index
Author: Kathryn Stevens
Kathryn Stevens is the pen name of Katherine Stevenson, a longtime book editor and author for The Child's World. For many years, Kathy has pursued a dual career in two areas of interest, publishing and archaeology. She is the author of dozens of books on everything from countries to pets. She has an M.A. and a Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, with a specialty in archaeology and environmental sciences. Kathy lives La Crosse, Wisconsin, where she is active in archaeological research.
