Ancona, George. Fiesta Fireworks. Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books, 1998.

This book provides an introduction to the festival honoring and celebrating San Juan de Dios, the patron saint of Tultepec, Mexico, and offers a look at the preparation of fireworks in full-color photos.

Einhorn, Kama. The Explosive Story of Fireworks!Simon Spotlight, 2015.

This book for early readers describes the history of fireworks from their invention in China to their use in celebrations today and explains the science behind pyrotechnics.

Murphy, Charles. Celebrations Around the World. Gareth Stevens Publishing, 2017.

It’s time to party with people around the world! Readers will want to celebrate with the fascinating, diverse peoples featured in this culturally enriching book. Da de los Muertos in Latin America, Festima in West Africa, Loy Krathong in Southeast Asia, and Japans Obon are just some of the festivals featured. Important vocabulary and cultural concepts are stressed in the accessible text, while striking photographs highlight important associated events.

Wood, Alix. Explosives Expert. PowerKids Press, 2014.

There are a surprising number of ways to make an honest living by blowing things up. From demolition to film pyrotechnics, there has never been a better time to enter the field of explosives. This book provides up-to-date overviews of several specialty careers and will enable readers to channel their own destructive tendencies into a productive profession.