Diwali Contributor(s): Murray, Julie (Author) |
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ISBN: 1624031838 ISBN-13: 9781624031830 Publisher: Buddy Books OUR PRICE: $29.79 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: January 2014 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Holidays & Celebrations - Other, Religious - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Customs, Traditions, Anthropology - Juvenile Nonfiction | Religion - Eastern |
Dewey: 294.536 |
LCCN: 2013026908 |
Lexile Measure: 720 |
Series: Buddy Books: Holidays |
Physical Information: 0.3" H x 7.3" W x 8.6" (0.45 lbs) 24 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Hindu - Cultural Region - Indian |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 165014 Reading Level: 3.8 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Easy-to-read text paired with colorful photos and informative captions introduces readers to an Indian holiday, Diwali. The origin of Diwali is described, including its roots in the Hindu religion and its association with the goddess Lakshmi. Readers are introduced to the holiday's customs, such as cleaning the home, wearing new clothes, giving gifts of sweets, decorating with rangoli, and lighting lamps and fireworks. Also discussed is the holiday's connection with the start of a new business year. Features include table of contents, map, glossary with phonetic spellings, and index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. |