United Kingdom. Pan Macmillan. 2013. Children's reference book, paperback. In today's world, where religious divides and cultural differences so often have tragic consequences, a sound understanding of the belief systems and practices of other peoples and cultures is essential. The four books in the World Faiths series: Christianity; Hinduism and...
Australia. Connor Court. 2009. 169pp, paperback. The purpose of the book is to argue for and suggest best practice in inter-faith education for religiously oriented primary and secondary schools as well as colleges and universities in Australia. There is a growing worldwide recognition that in the global community we need...
Canada. Crabtree Publishing Company. 2012. Children's reference book, paperback. This informative book describes how the Muslim religion started, including the life of the Prophet Muhammad; the Hegira and Kaaba; caliphs; the split of the Sunni and Shi'a and the beliefs of both; Sufism; the Muslim calendar; key events that are...
Canada. Crabtree Publishing Company. 2012. Children's reference book, paperback. This important book shows how trade and commerce spread with the conquests made by the early Islamic empires. Key topics explored include: transportion by caravans, ships, and boats; monetary systems; famous explorers and traders; interactions with the East and West; economical...
Victoria. Blake Education, 2006. Children's non-fiction, paperback. Buddhism looks at the key aspects of the Buddhist religion. It explores its history, main beliefs and practices, as well as the typical places and forms of worship. Symbols, life events and major festivals are also discussed. (When referring to this item please...
Victoria. Blake Education. 2006. Children's non-fiction paperback. Hinduism is one of the oldest religions in the world. It started in India thousands of years ago and is made up of many different beliefs and practices. This book looks at some the Hindu beliefs, the temples and shrines where Hindus pray...
Canada. Crabtree Publishing Company. 2012. Children's reference book, paperback. The contributions to arts and culture by early Islamic empires is considerable. This book explores their great works of literature, as well as such artistic works as Arabesque art, calligraphy, mosques and tombs, palaces, weaving, textiles, metalware, pottery, carvings and molded...
Canada. Crabtree Publishing Company. 2010. Children's reference book, paperback. This fascinating book explores the growth and spread of Muslim people from the early 600s to the end of the Ottoman Empire. Early Islamic empires spread from the Middle East to the far corners of Asia and into Europe. The stories...
United Kingdom. Evans Brothers. 2008. Children's reference book, paperback. Hindus are followers of a religion called Hinduism. Unlike many other religions, Hinduism does not have a single holy book. Many different texts are considered sacred including the Vedas and Upanishads, the Ramayana, the Mahabharata and the Puranas. Suitability: Y3-Y5 (When...
U.K. Heinemann Library. 2009. Children's non-fiction, hardback. Stories from Faiths Series. Read the stories from Buddhism and discover what Buddhists believe and why. Find out how Prince Siddhartha became the Buddha, learn about the holy texts of Buddhism, Buddhist festivals, and how these stories have meaning for living today. Suitability...
Philadelphia. Mason Crest Publishers. 2006. Library binding. Maps, colour photographic illustrations, 128pp, library binding. Suitable for junior secondary. This volume presents a wealth of statistical and background information on more than 20 Asian nations with significant Muslim populations. The book also provides a valuable overview of the Islamic faith and...
USA. Mason Crest Publishers. 2005. Children's non-fiction, hardback. Islam is one of the world's three great monotheistic faiths, and today it is practiced by more than a fifth of the world's population. The region in which most Muslims live, often called the Islamic world, includes more than 50 countries and...
U.K. Heinemann Library. 2009. Childnre's non-fiction, hardback. Stories from Faiths Series. Read the stories from Sikhism and discover that Sikhs believe and why. Find out about how Nanak became a teacher with a message of peace. Learn about the holy book of Sikhism, Sikh festivals and how these stories have...
Canada. Crabtree Publishing Company. 2013. Children's reference book, paperback. This informative book looks at how early Islamic empires were governed. Fascinating topics explored include: the caliphs, or spiritual leaders; tolerance of other religions; non-Muslims paying taxes not to be in the Muslim army; sultans, palaces, and palace life; Sharia law;...
Canada. Crabtree Publishing Company. 2012. Children's reference book, paperback. The scientific contributions of the early Islamic empires to science, medicine, and mathematics is considerable. This revealing book explores: their public hospitals, libraries, and universities; their achievements in mathematics and astronomy, and the pursuit of alchemy; Arabic numbers; optics; music and...
Canada. Crabtree Publishing Company. 2010. Children's reference book, paperback. Eid is of the most important days of the Muslim calendar, and people mark the occasion with a feast shared with people in their community. This fascinating book highlights the customs of this special religious holiday, including the clothing, prayers, food...
