Product Overview
From Follett
Includes index. Describes the beliefs, history, scriptures, places of worship, and festivals of the world's religions.
From the Publisher
By gaining a greater understanding of the cultures and beliefs of people around the world, children build respect and tolerance for the differences that make each of us unique.With objectivity and accessibility, this title in the Kids Book of series looks at the histories, scriptures, places of worship, religious leaders, gods and major festivals that are the foundations of many of the world's religions. Features a glossary and an index.
Product Details
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Publisher:
Kids Can Press
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Publication Date:
March 1, 2013
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Format:
Paperback
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Edition:
First paperback edition.
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Dewey:
200
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Classifications:
Nonfiction
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Description:
64 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 31 cm
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Tracings:
Mantha, John, illustrator.
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ISBN-10:
1-55453-981-1
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ISBN-13:
978-1-55453-981-9
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Follett Number:
0574LG0
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Audience:
Upper Elementary
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Grades:
3-7
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Ages:
8-12
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Booklist:
Grades 3-6
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School Library Journal:
Gr 3-6
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ATOS Book Level:
7.4
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AR Interest Level:
MG
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AR Points:
3
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AR Quiz:
69413EN
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Lexile:
910L
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Guided Reading Level:
W
Reviews & Awards
- Booklist, 04/15/03
- Horn Book Magazine, 10/01/03
- Library Media Connection, 10/01/03
- Resource Links, 04/01/03
- School Library Journal, 04/01/03
Full-Text Reviews
Booklist (April 15, 2003 (Vol. 99, No. 16))
Gr. 3-6. The coverage is more broad than deep, as one might expect in an overview, but there is still good information here. The book begins with a chapter of questions and answers. What is religion? Is there a God? Can I talk to God? Does everyone believe in God? among others. The material then divides by location: religions from the Middle East, from East Asia, from other areas around the globe. The amount of information on the individual religions varies, with material on Christianity leading at eight pages. Photographs mingle with stilted watercolors. Sometimes the captions are more confusing than helpful. Early on, for example, there's a painting simply labeled "Jews praying at the Western Wall in Jerusalem."This gets a slightly longer explanation in the chapter on Judaism, but sharp-eyed students will note the picture is the same in both places. The maps, which show only dominant religions, are not especially helpful. Young students may find this a starting place for reports, but they will need more information to build on. A glossary is appended. For larger libraries.
Taken from the Hardcover.
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Horn Book Guide (Fall 2003)
Arranged by geographical location, this useful resource provides a balanced overview of the principles, practices, symbols, and ceremonies of twelve world religions (and extremely brief glances at African, Native American, and Aboriginal religions). The inconsistent quality of the illustrations detracts from the otherwise accessible presentation. Glos., ind.
Taken from the Hardcover.
Library Media Connection (October 2003)
This book provides an introduction to the history, beliefs, and practices of 12 major religions. Grouped by their geographic origin-India, the Middle East, and East Asia-the religions are presented in an easy-to-follow format, with short paragraphs of information on a number of topics plus sidebars of important truths and people. Each religion also features a list of "Quick Facts," including number of followers, locations, names of major branches, name of teacher or founder, scripture, places of worship, religious leaders, and festivals. Besides the major religions, those from Africa, North America, and Australia are also included, but with a much shorter presentation. The writing throughout is informative, clear, and objective. Enough information is provided to give readers a feeling of satisfaction that they know the main points, while piquing the interests of some to pursue further research. The illustrations consist of photographs, drawings, and a two-page map of the world showing how the religions have spread. This is an excellent resource to supplement the social sciences curriculum. Glossary. Index. Recommended. Mary Northrup, Librarian, Writer, Gladstone Missouri
Taken from the Hardcover.
School Library Journal (April 1, 2003)
Gr 3-6-Glossop devotes one to four spreads to Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Jainism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Readers learn of the basic teachings and beliefs, scriptures, religious leaders, sacred places, and sacred events involved in each faith and a quick-fact box outlines the statistics and major tenets. However, the single-page sections covering indigenous religions from Africa, North America, and Australia are less useful because of their brevity. Illustrations meld effectively with narrative; Mantha's bright watercolors picture symbols, gods, and rituals, artistically drawing readers from point to point. A few well-placed photographs add to the text: sacred places such as the Lingaraj temple in India, an ancient mosque in Cordoba, and the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, and sacred objects such as a reclining Buddha in Thailand, a Muslim mihrab (prayer alcove), and an Australian Aboriginal painting. For a more concise and clear explanation of basic religious beliefs, see Mary Pope Osborne's One World, Many Religions (Knopf, 1996), and for a basic explanation of the history of religion, refer to Betsy Maestro's The Story of Religion (Clarion, 1993) or Myrtle Langley's Religion (Knopf, 1996). Kids Book can be used as an additional introduction for browsers and report writers because of its brief insight into religion and its multitude of illuminating watercolors.-Nancy Call, Santa Cruz Public Libraries, Aptos, CA Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.
Taken from the Hardcover.
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