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

Hindu mandir

Wood, Angela.


Includes index. What is a mandir for? Who is Shiva? What is a murti? How do Hindus pray? All these questions and more are explored in this first introduction to the religion of Hinduism.
Date Published:2022

Hinduism

Quinlan, Julia J.,


What is Hinduism? -- Basic beliefs of Hinduism -- Practices of Hinduism -- Hindu festivals -- Main gods of Hinduism -- Other gods -- Origins of Hinduism -- Modern Hinduism -- Hinduism?s influence -- Glossary.
Date Published:2019

Holi

Rathburn, Betsy,


Includes index. It is Holi! -- Welcome spring! -- Full of color -- Holi facts -- Glossary. It is time to welcome spring with color and family! This title for beginning readers uses easy-to-read text and colorful photos to introduce the Hindu holiday of Holi, from when it happens to how people celebrate.
Date Published:2024

Lebanon

Landon, Menna,


Geography -- History -- Government -- The Economy -- The Environment -- The People Today -- Lifestyle -- Religion -- Language -- Art and Festivals -- Fun and Play -- Food -- Glossary -- Find Out More. Lebanon is home to the bustling Mediterranean city of Beirut-one of the oldest cities in the world that has been constantly inhabited. It's also home to rugged mountains and magnificent cedar trees. Readers will learn how the migration of peoples and different empires throughout history have shaped the culture of the people who live there today. This book explores the religions, arts, and cuisine of Lebanon through exciting text, and fact-filled sidebars. Vibrant photographs from around the country will bring readers up close to life in Lebanon.
Date Published:2022

Geography -- History -- Government -- The Economy -- The Environment -- The People Today -- Lifestyle -- Religion -- Language -- Art and Festivals -- Fun and Play -- Food -- Glossary -- Find Out More. Lebanon is home to the bustling Mediterranean city of Beirut-one of the oldest cities in the world that has been constantly inhabited. It's also home to rugged mountains and magnificent cedar trees. Readers will learn how the migration of peoples and different empires throughout history have shaped the culture of the people who live there today. This book explores the religions, arts, and cuisine of Lebanon through exciting text, and fact-filled sidebars. Vibrant photographs from around the country will bring readers up close to life in Lebanon.

Date Published:2022

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