After arriving in the town of Abilene, Texas, Slocum travels south of the border--where law and order are only myths--to hunt down the bandit Luis Zambrano, who kidnapped a saloon matron's sister

Product Description: Every year families gather to ensure luck in the coming year and celebrate the approach of spring by sharing in the traditions of Chinese New Year. This book introduces readers to the sights, sounds, foods, and gifts of this special holiday and discusses the history of this happy time of year...read more

Chinese New Year helps children to find out more about this important annual festival. Children are introduced to the Chinese calendar and aspects of preparation, such as cleaning and decorating. They also learn about the festival itself with parades, dragon dances, family gatherings, gifts, and special food.

Explains the history, significance, and traditions of Chinese New Year.

Product Description: The Chinese New Year is a time to celebrate renewal and fresh beginnings. In America, this holiday has become an important and exciting cultural tradition. Lively illustrations and informative text teach readers about the history and pastimes associated with the Chinese New Year, as well as what they can do to commemorate the day...read more

Chelsea's family is celebrating Chinese New Year! Chelsea gets to stay up late. She watches fireworks and a parade with a dragon! She and her family have a big feast. Find out the different ways people celebrate this special day! Learn the history behind the days people celebrate in the Holidays and Special Days series, part of the Cloverleaf Books™ collection. These nonfiction picture books feature kid-friendly text and illustrations to make learning fun!

Product Description: Lucky red parcels, fire and light, drums and dancers and favorite foods—the Chinese New Year has begun! How and when did the Chinese New Year begin? Why is it so important? How can you join in too? Guiding children through the history of the Chinese New Year, this interactive book also teaches how readers can take part in the event in their own lives, includes color photographs that show how the festival is marked, and relates its cultural and religious importance to the communities involved...read more

Product Description: This book briefly describes the origins, customs, and activities of the Chinese New Year celebrations.

Provides a brief description of what Chinese New Year is, how it started, and ways people celebrate this cultural holiday.