“A strong presentation of research material with the added benefit of built-in information literacy exercises.”—School Library Journal​​

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#20 in Teen & Young Adult Hinduism Books

#78 in Teen & Young Adult Anthropology—Amazon (Accessed on July 9, 2024)

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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.

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Author: R.K. Memtombi (Rozana Rajkumari)

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Abdo Group (December 15, 2023)

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1098292596

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1098292591

Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 - 17 years​

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