Glossary
desert (n.)
an area of land that doesnot usually get much rain(p. 9)
festival (n.)
a celebration (p. 10)
firecrackers (n.) small paper tubes with
explosive powder insidethat make a loud noise(p.10)
Hindu (adj.)
of or relating to themajor religion in Indiathat includes many gods(p. 7)
mangrove (n.)
a tropical tree that growsin swamps or shallow saltwater (p. 13)
monsoon (n.)
a seasonal storm thatbrings; heavy rain (p.9)Glossary
desert (n.)
an area of land that doesnot usually get much rain(p. 9)
festival (n.)
a celebration (p. 10)
firecrackers (n.) small paper tubes with
explosive powder insidethat make a loud noise(p.10)
Hindu (adj.)
of or relating to themajor religion in Indiathat includes many gods(p. 7)
mangrove (n.)
a tropical tree that growsin swamps or shallow saltwater (p. 13)
monsoon (n.)
a seasonal storm thatbrings; heavy rain (p.9)