Diwali
For Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists, Diwali is one of the most important festivals of the year. People across the globe gather to pray at temples, light lamps, and set off firecrackers, celebrating the power of light over darkness. This title looks at the colorful history of this festival of lights, exploring how its ancient origins and traditions have evolved over time. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Interest Level | Grade 4 - Grade 8 |
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Reading Level | Grade 5 |
BISACS | JNF026090, JNF049330 |
Genre | Nonfiction |
Subject | History, Social Studies |
Copyright | 2024 |
Division | Abdo Publishing |
Imprint | Core Library |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 48 |
Season | 2023-12-15 |
ISBN | 9781098292591, 9798384910534 |
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Title Format | Reinforced Library Bound Hardcovers, Anywhere eBooks |
Dewey | 294.536 |
Graphics | Full-color photographs |
Dimensions | 7.25 x 9.25 |
Lexile | 890 |
ATOS Reading Level | 5.6 |
ATOS Interest Level | 5.6 |
Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 522240 |
Accelerated Reader® Points | 1.0 |
Features | Glossary of key words, Index, Infographics, Informative sidebars, and Table of contents |
History of Holidays and Festivals - School Library Journal
Young readers are treated to a thorough history of many of America’s popular celebrations. Each title answers the basic questions a novice researcher or curious mind would ask about a holiday. When did it start? How is it celebrated? Why is it important? A detailed history of each holiday is provided, along with vivid descriptions of traditional clothes, foods, dances, and activities. Readers will be able to trace the evolution of traditions through generations. Sprinkled throughout the text are primary source quotes and chapter questions that ask readers to put into practice strategies for reading informational text. The books conclude with a timeline, a glossary, an index, links to the publisher’s online resources, and critical thinking questions with writing prompts. VERDICT A strong presentation of research material with the added benefit of built-in information literacy exercises.