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OverviewThis illustrated high-quality reference book provides schools and families with concise, accurate and age-appropriate information on the variety of faiths that have existed and are current in the world today. The contents cover: What is Religion? Ibrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam); Eastern religions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism); East Asian religions (Jainism, Religions of China and Japan); and, Modern religions (the Baha'i faith, new age movements). The book includes an element of storytelling from the faiths, together with prayers and scriptures and is illustrated with photographs, maps and diagrams throughout. Full Product DetailsAuthor: David SelfPublisher: SPCK Publishing Imprint: Lion Children's Books Dimensions: Width: 21.50cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 26.00cm Weight: 0.839kg ISBN: 9780745949833ISBN 10: 0745949835 Pages: 128 Publication Date: 20 June 2008 Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children's (6-12) Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Unknown Availability: In Print Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviewsThorough and up-to-date. --School Library Journal Thorough and up-to-date. School Library Journal This book has won a firm fan. Ideal for teachers as well as students . . . In an increasingly multicultural world, this is an essential read for anyone wanting to know about religion. Loads of pictures and photos make this easily the best book of its kind. Jon Hancock, children's book buyer for Borders UK This book has won a firm fan. Ideal for teachers as well as students . . . In an increasingly multicultural world, this is an essential read for anyone wanting to know about religion. Loads of pictures and photos make this easily the best book of its kind. Jon Hancock, children's book buyer for Borders UK This book has won a firm fan. Ideal for teachers as well as students . . . In an increasingly multicultural world, this is an essential read for anyone wanting to know about religion. Loads of pictures and photos make this easily the best book of its kind. --Jon Hancock, children's book buyer for Borders UK Author InformationDavid Self is the author of several books on religion for children, including The Lion Children s Treasury of Classic Verse, The Lion Encyclopedia of Christianity, The Lion Treasury of Saints, and The Loyola Treasury of Saints. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |