Diwali

From the Series Holiday History

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history of Diwali, including when, where, and who first celebrated it, its meaning, the traditions associated with it, including making sweets, worshipping gods, and lighting diyas, and how it is celebrated in different parts of the world today. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the history behind this popular holiday.

A Take a Look! infographic highlights what happens on each day of the five-day festival, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers a map and quick stats on the history of the holiday. Children can learn more about Diwali using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Diwali also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.

Diwali is part of Jump!ís Holiday History series.

Interest Level Grade 2 - Grade 5
Reading Level Grade 2
Category C3 Social Studies
Subject History, Social Studies
Copyright 2023
Publisher Jump!, Inc.
Imprint Pogo Books
Language English
Number of Pages 24
Publication Date 2023-01-01
BISACS JNF026090, JNF052020
Dewey 294.5
Dimensions 7.5 x 9
Lexile 510
Guided Reading Level K
Features Glossary of key words, Index, and Table of contents

Author: Nandini Nayar