My Life as a Hindu

by Fleur Bradley

Overview

Peace be with you. As-Salamu Alaikum. Shalom Aleichem. Discover fascinating facts about the world's most widely practiced religions in how the world worships. Did you know… Hindus actually call their religion "Sanatana Dharma." This means "Eternal Teaching." Cows are sacred to Hindus! Learn about the core teachings and beliefs of these faiths through the engaging stories of an American and international student.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781668900550
Publisher:	45th Parallel Press
Publication date:	01/01/2022
Series:	How the World Worships
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	6.92(w) x 8.99(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	7 - 8 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 5

Chapter 1 An American Hindu 9

Chapter 2 A Diwali Celebration 13

Chapter 3 A Young Hindu in India 19

Chapter 4 Celebrating a Second Birth 25

Activity: Cooking Kheer 30

Timeline of Major Events 31

Learn More 31

Glossary 32

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2022

Gr 4–6—Students will learn about the world's major religions in this new series. The introduction is very information heavy and explains the difference between monotheism and polytheism as well as the basics of the religion: number of worshipers, primary beliefs, and names of gods. However, the rest of the information is provided in narrative form. Each title tells the story of a young practitioner in America and a child in the religion's homeland. Prisha, an American Hindu, introduces her Jewish friend to Diwali while Aariv, an Indian Hindu, prepares for his sacred thread ceremony. Both chapters introduce elements of the religion, foods, decoration, and clothes, but they also demonstrate the difference between celebrating as a household and as a community. Readers will learn about important figures in each religion's history, sacred texts, commandments, and holidays. The books conclude with activities that include recipes, meditation exercises, and crafts. A phonetic glossary, index, time line, and suggested books and websites are included. VERDICT This series celebrates religion and invites readers to find commonalities among world faiths. Though it begins with some information overload, it is an accessible way to learn more about religious practices. Recommended for all schools and libraries.

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