Diwali

by Lisa J. Amstutz

Overview

It’s time to celebrate Diwali! Light lamps. Exchange cards and presents. Dance and watch fireworks. Diwali, or the Festival of Lights, reminds Hindu people of the story of Rama and Sita. It is a story of how good beats evil.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515748595
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2017
Series:	Holidays Around the World
Pages:	24
Sales rank:	347,464
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 7.80(h) x 0.50(d)
Lexile:	270L (what's this?)
Age Range:	5 - 7 Years

About the Author

Lisa Amstutz is the author of more than 150 children’s books on topics ranging from applesauce to zebra mussels. An ecologist by training, she enjoys sharing her love of nature with kids. Lisa lives on a small farm with her family.

Table of Contents

What Is Diwali? 4

Getting Ready 10

Diwali Begins 12

Glossary 22

Read More 23

Internet Sites 23

Critical Thinking Using the Common Core 24

Index 24

Interviews

accessible nonfiction for emergent readers; Accelerated Reader ATOS at or below 1.0, multicultural theme helps promote understanding about different beliefs and religions from a young age