Mardi Gras

by Dianne M. MacMillan

Book Overview

In eight exciting chapters, author Dianne M. MacMillan explores the history, traditions, and current celebrations of Mardi Gras. What started out as a one-day celebration before the beginning of Lent has turned into a multi-day celebration in New Orleans and many other places across the country and around the world. Readers will find out about all the different ways this fun holiday is celebrated.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0766030628
• ISBN13: 9780766030626
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Enslow Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.7" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 8 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 4

Customer Reviews

Mardis Gras

This book was very informational and covered many aspects of Mardi Gras. The pictures were real, colorful and interesting.

Historical facts and plenty of color photos.

The revised, updated edition of Dianne M. MacMillan's MARDI GRAS joins others in the `Best Holiday Books' series to appeal to grades 3-4. Nearly fifty pages of information on the holiday's origins and enactment include an index, glossary, and bibliography, along with historical facts and plenty of color photos.