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2) Hinduism
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
One of the oldest and most complex of the world's spiritual traditions, Hinduism is the religion of more than four-fifths of the Indian subcontinent's population. Major Hindu communities also exist around the world. Dispelling many of the myths and mysteries surrounding this ancient world religion, Hinduism, Fourth Edition provides readers with an up-to-date understanding of the interconnection of religion and politics in India, problems facing Hindu...
3) Buddhism
Author
Series
Publisher
Facts on File
Pub. Date
1993
Physical Desc
128 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents the story of Buddhism's origins and growth through the centuries, discussing its basic philosophy and the evolution of the three major schools of Buddhist thought.
4) Confucianism
Author
Language
English
Description
Discusses how the teachings of Confucius evolved from a social order to a religion, describing its origins, beliefs, rituals, and its role in China and around the world.
5) Sikhism
Author
Series
Publisher
Facts on File
Pub. Date
c1993
Physical Desc
128 p. : ill., map ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the origin of Sikhism as an attempt to reconcile the beliefs of Muslims and Hindus, the conflicts it has faced over the centuries, and recent developments.
6) Taoism
Author
Publisher
Facts on File
Pub. Date
c1993
Physical Desc
128 p. : ill., map ; 25 cm.
Language
English
8) I am Jewish
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
1996
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
p. cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces the ancient religion of Judaism through the eyes of a Jewish child living in St. Louis.
9) I am Muslim
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
1996
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
p. cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces the fundamentals of Islam through the eyes of a Muslim child living in Detroit.
10) I am Protestant
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
1996
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
p. cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces some basic tenets of Protestant religions.
13) Shinto
Author
Publisher
Facts on File
Pub. Date
1997
Physical Desc
p. cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the history of the Shinto religion in Japan, describing its origins, basic beliefs, rituals, and festivals, and its place in Japanese society.
14) African religion
Author
Series
Publisher
Facts on File
Pub. Date
c1999
Physical Desc
128 p. : ill., map ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Provides a history of African Religion and its basic beliefs, discussing oral tradition, ideas of the Supreme Being, rites and rituals, sacred spaces and places, and mystical forces.
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
1999
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 p. : ill. (some col.), col. map ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces the basics of Rastafarianism through the eyes of a child of living in Brooklyn after his parents emigrated from Jamaica where the religion began in 1930.
17) I am Baha'i
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
1999
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 p. : col. ill. ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
Mona, a member of the Baha'i Faith, describes her religion's history, practices, and beliefs.
18) I am Baptist
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
1999
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 p. : ill. (some col.), col. map ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
A young Baptist girl introduces the history, beliefs, and practices of this Christian religion.
19) I am Lutheran
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
1999
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 p. : ill. (some col.), col. map ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
A young Lutheran boy introduces the history, beliefs, and practices of this Christian religion.
20) I am Quaker
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
1999
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
A young Quaker explains the beliefs and practices of this religion.
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