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Books in World Religions series

  • Hinduism

    Ranchor Prime

    Library Binding (Paw Prints 2008-05-09, May 9, 2008)
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  • Islam

    Syed Ali Ashraf

    Paperback (Dufour Editions, Sept. 1, 1992)
    An overview of Islam chronicling the religion's impact historically and in the modern world and discussing its origins, basic beliefs, structure, places of worship, and rites of passage
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  • I Am Roman Catholic

    Philemon D. Sevastiades

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 1, 1997)
    Introduces the basics of Roman Catholicism through the eyes of a Catholic child
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  • Sikhism

    Joy Barrow

    Paperback (Walrus Books, March 5, 2005)
    Six studies of six faiths. The World Religions series explores the major religions of our world today. Focusing on the six main religions: Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism and Sikhism, each title looks first at one person's experience, and then examines the facts, arguments and opinions from around the globe. Special debate panels, supported by a wealth of resource material, invite the reader to discuss the issues that are currently shaping our world. Young readers will learn about their own faiths and will receive answers to important questions such as: What is Jewish Law? What is enlightenment? Do Sikhs believe in an afterlife? Should we question the truth of religious books such as the Bible? What does the Hindu way of life aim for? These questions and many more are explored in detail, providing readers with a glossary and resource guide for further reading. Written by educators, these books are well researched, carefully written, and are credible resources for young students. Parents will appreciate the open and sensitive treatment of each religion. The World Religions series is an important contribution to helping increase cultural awareness and promote tolerance.
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  • Hinduism

    Ranchor Prime

    Paperback (Walrus Books, March 5, 2005)
    Six studies of six faiths. The World Religions series explores the major religions of our world today. Focusing on the six main religions: Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism and Sikhism, each title looks first at one person's experience, and then examines the facts, arguments and opinions from around the globe. Special debate panels, supported by a wealth of resource material, invite the reader to discuss the issues that are currently shaping our world. Young readers will learn about their own faiths and will receive answers to important questions such as: What is Jewish Law? What is enlightenment? Do Sikhs believe in an afterlife? Should we question the truth of religious books such as the Bible? What does the Hindu way of life aim for? These questions and many more are explored in detail, providing readers with a glossary and resource guide for further reading. Written by educators, these books are well researched, carefully written, and are credible resources for young students. Parents will appreciate the open and sensitive treatment of each religion. The World Religions series is an important contribution to helping increase cultural awareness and promote tolerance.
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  • I Am Muslim

    Jessica Chalfonte, J. Chalfonta

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 1, 1997)
    Introduces the fundamentals of Islam through the eyes of a Muslim child living in Detroit
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  • I Am Hindu

    Devi S. Aiyengar

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 1, 1997)
    A child introduces the reader to the Hindu religion
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  • I Am Shinto

    Noriko S. Nomura

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 1, 1997)
    A young Japanese-American girl living in Honolulu with her family describes the beliefs and ceremonies of Shintoism
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  • Protestantism

    Stephen F Brown D., Joanne O'Brien, Martin Palmer

    Hardcover (Chelsea House Publications, May 1, 2009)
    This third edition explores the origins, customs and history of Protestantism from its beginnings in the Middle Ages to its role in today's world. It examines, within the tenets of the faith, topics such as new religious denominations; abortion; the ordination of gays and women and the relationship between religion and politics.
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  • Christianity

    Alan Brown

    Paperback (Walrus Books, March 5, 2005)
    Six studies of six faiths. The World Religions series explores the major religions of our world today. Focusing on the six main religions: Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism and Sikhism, each title looks first at one person's experience, and then examines the facts, arguments and opinions from around the globe. Special debate panels, supported by a wealth of resource material, invite the reader to discuss the issues that are currently shaping our world. Young readers will learn about their own faiths and will receive answers to important questions such as: What is Jewish Law? What is enlightenment? Do Sikhs believe in an afterlife? Should we question the truth of religious books such as the Bible? What does the Hindu way of life aim for? These questions and many more are explored in detail, providing readers with a glossary and resource guide for further reading. Written by educators, these books are well researched, carefully written, and are credible resources for young students. Parents will appreciate the open and sensitive treatment of each religion. The World Religions series is an important contribution to helping increase cultural awareness and promote tolerance.
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  • Hinduism

    Madhu Bazaz Wangu PH.D., Joanne O'Brien, Martin Palmer

    Hardcover (Chelsea House Publications, May 1, 2009)
    One of the oldest and most complex of world faiths, Hinduism is the religion of four fifths of India's population as well as other communities around the world. This fourth edition covers topics such as: religion and politics in India; the roots of Hinduism; Hindu customs and beliefs; Hindu nationalism and Hindu gods and devotionalism.
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  • World Religions

    Sue Meredith

    Library Binding (Edc Pub, Feb. 1, 1996)
    Discusses Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Sikhism, and other religions past and present, and includes a time chart and a compilation of religious sayings
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