Amritsar

School Library Journal

Gr 3-6-A brief introduction to the sacred city of Amritsar, located in the Punjab region of northwestern India. Readers will discover a place of extraordinary beauty, tradition, and contemporary relevance. The material is well presented, beginning with excellent maps, an introduction to the Sikh religion from a historical perspective, and then continuing on with everyday life in the holy city; festivals and celebrations; and the role of Sikhism in India today. The full-color photographs, several per page, will entice browsers, while the layout and well-organized text will facilitate research. Pale-green boxes throughout the book contain key words with simple definitions. A fascinating journey for students discovering Amritsar for the first time.-Nancy E. Zuwiyya, Binghamton High School, NY