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2) Hinduism
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Presents the history, customs, and beliefs of Hinduism, describing the mysteries and myths that sustained its growth over the centuries.
3) Religion
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Illustrated guide to the world's religions, discussing man's spiritual search for answers about life and death, and looking at the belief systems and practices of many faiths including Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, and Judaism.
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"The world's creator, Brahma; the warrior-goddess Durga; and the snake-like nagas are important subjects of Indian mythology. Indian Gods, Heroes, and Mythology explores the gods, heroes, creatures, and stories of Indian mythology, in addition to examining their influence today." -- From publisher's website.
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Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, these books explore the six most popular world religions through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. In Hinduism, the text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of this religion, as well as how it relates to society today. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form...
9) Hinduism
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Religions of the World provide a very informative, non-biased view into some of the world's most practiced religions.
10) Diwali
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"People around the world celebrate different festivals of lights, and Diwali is one of them. This festival is an important part of life for Hindus in India and other countries"--Provided by publisher.
12) Indian mythology
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Explores Indian mythology and includes the history of India, Brahma the Creator, Vishnu the Preserver, Shiva the Destroyer, Kali the Demon Killer, and other popular gods and goddesses.
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During Diwali, Hindus, Sikhs and Jains celebrate the legends and stories that describe the triumph of good over evil and justice over oppression. Critically acclaimed author Rina Singh explores her Indian roots as she tells the Diwali stories, which remind us that eventually light will prevail over darkness. Enriched by personal stories and spiced with festive recipes, including two by acclaimed chef, Vikram Vij, Diwali: Festival of Lights brings...
15) Diwali
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"Diwali is celebrated by a billion people around the world each year. Young readers will learn about the history of the Festival of Lights, the legends behind it, and how it is celebrated in various locations worldwide. Information is presented in easy-to-understand text, colorful photos, and QR codes throughout the book. DiscoverRoo is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards"--Provided...
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"Learn all about the history and cultural significance that the exciting Holi Festival of Color event holds around the world today. This title is complete with historical and modern illustrations and photographs, as well as a glossary and a closer look at the traditional foods that can be eaten at the event. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO."--
18) Hinduism
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This book states that Hindus look on their religion as the world's oldest faith, one that links people throughout Asia and Europe to their remote ancestors, the Indo-Europeans, and makes references to the oldest texts of Hinduism, the Vedas.
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