Bibliograph

Mardi Gras and Carnival, Molly Aloian

Type

Label

Mardi Gras and Carnival, Molly Aloian

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

Lexile: 750

resource.interestAgeLevel

5-8, Brodart

resource.interestGradeLevel

K-3, Brodart

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Mardi Gras and Carnival

Responsibility statement

Molly Aloian

Series statement

Celebrations in my world

resource.studyProgramName

Accelerated Reader, LG, 3.9, .5

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!

Table Of Contents

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

Target audience

juvenile

Classification