November History & Heritage Month (Elementary)

Albania

Knowlton, MaryLee, 1946-


Geography -- History -- Government -- Economy -- Environment -- Albanians -- Lifestyle -- Religion -- Language -- Arts -- Leisure -- Festivals -- Food. Discusses the geography, history, culture, people and leisure activities of Albania.
Date Published:2021

Diwali : festival of lights

Singh, Rina,


Enlivened by personal stories, Diwali illuminates and celebrates how Hindu, Sikh and Jain traditions are kept alive in the modern world in this work of nonfiction for middle readers
Date Published:2024

A look at Hinduism

Foran, Racquel, 1966-


Hinduism is the oldest religion still practiced today. This book discusses different deities that Hindus may worship, the importance of karma and reincarnation, and how people practice Hinduism today.
Date Published:2024

My life as a Hindu

Bradley, Fleur,


An American Hindu -- A Diwali celebration -- A young Hindu in India -- Celebrating a second birth -- Activity: cooking kheer -- Timeline of Major Events. What are the core teachings and beliefs of Hinduism? Readers will learn about one of the world's most widely practiced religions through the lens of two different perspectives and dive deep into important figures, sacred texts, holidays, and commandments.
Date Published:2022

An American Hindu -- A Diwali celebration -- A young Hindu in India -- Celebrating a second birth -- Activity: cooking kheer -- Timeline of Major Events. What are the core teachings and beliefs of Hinduism? Readers will learn about one of the world's most widely practiced religions through the lens of two different perspectives and dive deep into important figures, sacred texts, holidays, and commandments.

Date Published:2022