fasts and feasts

Examines the historical, cultural, and modern-day traditions associated with Hinduism, explains related symbols and figures, and includes photographs, as well as diary entries that provide a child's perspective on how Hindu festivals are celebrated over the course of a year.

Examines the historical, cultural, and modern-day traditions associated with Christianity, explains related symbols and figures, and includes photographs, as well as diary entries that provide a child's perspective on how Christian festivals are celebrated over the course of a year.

Examines the historical, cultural, and modern-day traditions associated with Buddhism, explains related symbols and figures, and includes photographs, as well as diary entries that provide a child's perspective on how Buddhist festivals are celebrated over the course of a year.

Yasmeen has a wonderful time celebrating the Muslim holy month of Ramadan with her family and friends.

Presents a children's book for early readers that examines the life of Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr., and describes why his birthday is celebrated each year.

Introduces the eight key holidays of the Jewish year, including the seven major annual holidays and the weekly holiday of the Sabbath, exploring the background, meaning, and celebration of each.

An illustrated introduction to Ramadan, one of the most special months in the Islamic year.

Profiles the lives of many distinguished citizens of the U.S., explores the richness of its religious traditions, describes its holidays, customs, and festivities, and reports its ways of marking anniversaries.