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Title details for Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr by Bev Crawford - Available

Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr

by Bev Crawford
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For Muslims around the world, Ramadan is the holiest month of the year. It is a time for fasting, prayer, and generosity. The month ends with Eid al-Fitr, a joyous three-day celebration. Many Ramadan customs are based on ancient religious practices. This title delves into the holiday's history, exploring how these traditions 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.

  • Creators

  • Series

    History of Holidays and Festivals

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    December 15, 2023

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9798384910572

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 6.3
    • Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
    • Text Difficulty: 5

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      April 1, 2024

      Gr 4-8-Young readers are treated to a thorough history of many of America's popular celebrations. Each title answers the basic questions a novice researcher or curious mind would ask about a holiday. When did it start? How is it celebrated? Why is it important? A detailed history of each holiday is provided, along with vivid descriptions of traditional clothes, foods, dances, and activities. Readers will be able to trace the evolution of traditions through generations. Sprinkled throughout the text are primary source quotes and chapter questions that ask readers to put into practice strategies for reading informational text. The books conclude with a timeline, a glossary, an index, links to the publisher's online resources, and critical thinking questions with writing prompts. VERDICT A strong presentation of research material with the added benefit of built-in information literacy exercises.

      Copyright 2024 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Formats

  • OverDrive Read

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:6.3
  • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
  • Text Difficulty:5

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