Shinto (Religions of the World) (Religions of the World (Chelsea Tb))
by George Williams
* Accessible and accurate surveys of mainstream religions * All aspects - including roots and founding, primary bellefs, and cultural activities, the ways in which the faiths are perceived by the rest of the world, and the experience of growing up as a member of the religion - are examined * Excellent introductions to the world's major faiths A survey of the indigenous religion of Japan which came into being around 2,500 years ago.
Learning from the Dalai Lama
by Karen Pandell, Barry Bryant, and John Bigelow Taylor
Ideal for introducing young learners to the concept of religion, this exciting series explores places of worship, festivals, celebrations and religious ceremonies through accessible text and engaging illustrations.
Celebrate Diwali (Holidays Around The World)
by Deborah Heiligman
Beautiful, dynamic photographs and brief, lively tect introduce readers to the joyous holiday of Diwali, evoking the celebrations of HINDUS, Sikhs and Jains around he world. In Deborah Heiligman's inviting global odyssey of the Hindu holiday we learn that Diwali celebrates the triumph of good over evil, and of light and darkness. Although celebrated differently in different places, Diwali is universally viewed as a time of great joy, celebrated with fireworks, sweets and gifts. Celebra...
The Accessing...R.E. photobooks and teacher resource books bring a new concept to learning about RE in primary schools. Each Teacher Resource Book contains background information, ways of starting teaching with an image from the photobook, specific activities or questions to set children and - most importantly - suggestions for differentiated activities for more able and less able children. Also includes a range of photocopiable activity sheets covering the full range of topics covered in the ph...
This book covers every aspect of the Hindu f aith. Interviews with adults and children practising the fai th help further in bringing it to life. '
This book moves chronologically through the calendar year and looks at the typical events, customs and celebrations celebrated by Buddhist children. Festivals such as Hana Matsuri, Wesak or Parinirvanay, and personal customs such as Sangha Day and Kathina are experienced through the use of religious articles, books, buildings, symbols and food. Look inside eight-year-old Carolina's diary to read what it's like to be at each event.
Diwali (Rookie Read-About Holidays: Previous Editions) (Rookie Read-About Holidays)
by Trudi Strain Trueit
Discovering Religions looks at the world's major religions in a clear and accessible way. Written specifically for lower secondary students, it examines key religious themes - worship, history, festivals and rites of passage. The emphasis throughout is upon a comprehensive, balanced coverage of the subjects and clear, motivating presentation.
Sikhism (Religions of the World (Chelsea Tb))
by Kristen Haar and George Williams