"The joyous celebration of Easter is seen through a global perspective in this National Geographic volume featuring over 25 vibrant photographs. Witness the holiest day on the Christian calendar as it is celebrated throughout the world: from the famous Easter Egg Roll at the White House to the traditional bonfires throughout Europe, to colorful customs, to the universally popular dying of eggshells worldwide. The first-person narrative leads young readers through the origins and traditions of this springtime festival of rebirth and hope. Reverend George Handzo gives parents and teachers a historical and cultural background in his informative note. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

Story Locale: Worldwide Series Overview: Dazzling photographs and lively text will introduce kids in grades one through four to a diverse selection of religious and cultural holidays celebrated around the globe. At present the holiday line-up includes: Hanukkah, Diwali, Thanksgiving, Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr (all four Fall 2006), Passover, Easter (both Spring 2007), Independence Day, R.