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By Mary Pope Osborne. 1996
By Lisbeth Zwerger. 2002
A selection of stories from the Old and New Testaments of the King James version of the Bible with a…
brief introduction to each section. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2000By Mitch Frank. 2002
Explains the historical and religious issues that motivated terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001. Includes information…
on Islam, the Taliban, and Osama bin Laden; the significance of the Middle East and Afghanistan; and the changes in America since the attacks. For grades 6-9. 2002By Paula R. Hartz, Paula Hartz. 1997
Historical overview of Native American religion in Canada and the United States. While noting that each Native American tribe had…
a distinctive set of beliefs and religious practices, the author concentrates on common themes and basic concepts. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1997By Stephen F. Brown, Stephen F Brown. 2002
A narrative history of the Protestant branch of Christianity tracing its growth and customs from its beginnings in Europe in…
the Middle Ages to its role in the twentieth century. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2002By Aloysius Muzzanganda Lugira, Aloysius M. Lugira. 1999
Historical overview of indigenous religions prevalent on the African continent. Discusses basic beliefs and practices as expressed in oral tradition…
such as concepts of a supreme being, rites and rituals, sacred places, and mystical forces. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1999By Sarah Conover, Sara Conover, Valerie Wahl. 2001
Collection of thirty-two stories and sayings about the Buddha and his teachings. This broad selection of anecdotes and Jataka fables…
are mainly from India, Japan, and Tibet. They convey some of the spiritual values of this twenty-five-hundred-year-old religion. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2001By Paula R. Hartz, Paula Hartz. 1997
Discusses the history of the Shinto religion in Japan, describing its origins, basic beliefs, rituals, festivals, and its place in…
Japanese society. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1997. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1997By Margaret Mulvihill, Brenda Mulvilhill. 1999
Introduces more than forty saints from the early years of Christianity to the twentieth century, ranging from Mary and Joseph…
to Elizabeth Seton. Definitions of "saint" and "martyr" and a description of the canonization process are followed by brief biographical sketches of the holy figures. For grades 5-8. 1999By Elsa Marston. 2001
Biography of the prophet Muhammad, founder of the Muslim religion, who lived on the Arabian peninsula during the sixth and…
seventh centuries. Describes his life and times and explains his teachings as recorded in the Koran. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2001By Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith, Lawrence Migdale. 2001
Introduces Islamic beliefs and practices. Follows fourth-grader Ibraheem and his Muslim family in New Jersey through Ramadan, the month of…
praying and fasting that ends with the feast of Eid al-Fitr. For grades 3-6. 2001By Madhu Bazaz Wangu. 2001
Introduction to Hinduism, the principal religion in India and one of the oldest in existence. Discusses the history and evolution…
of the faith, its beliefs and customs, and the connection between religion and culture on the subcontinent. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2001By Matthew Gordon, Matthew S. Gordon. 2001
Overview of Islam, the world's second largest religion. Discusses the history of Islam, its branches, the Koran, and various practices…
and customs. Traces the religion's origin from the Middle East to its spread through southern Asia, northern Africa, and around the globe. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2001By William J. Bennett, Michael Hague. 2000
A collection of poems, prayers, and stories in the Judeo-Christian tradition presented to inspire all young Americans. Contains the biblical…
story of "Daniel in the Lions' Den," "The Selfish Giant" by Oscar Wilde, and a biographical sketch of Louis Braille. For grades 2-4 and older readers. Bestseller. 2000By Jacqueline Morley, Giovanni Caselli. 1999
Eleven retellings of ancient Egyptians' myths about their gods and goddesses. The first tale, "Ra the Shining One," describes the…
creation of the sun and the formation of the Earth and sky. For grades 4-7. 1999By Sally Grindley, Jan Barger. 1998
Eight selections from the Old Testament about the world's creation, Adam and Eve, Noah, Joseph, David and Goliath, Daniel, and…
Jonah. The twelve New Testament stories cover Jesus' birth, major events in his life, his crucifixion, and his resurrection. For grades K-3By Jennifer Bryant. 1997
Portrait of a troubled youth's spiritual journey from a life of dissolute pleasure to the ascetic seclusion of a Trappist…
monastery. Describes his difficult childhood, his conversion to Catholicism, his monastic life, and his years as a writer and social activist. For junior and senior high readersBy Daniel Cohen. 1998
The author explains the historical and religious significance of the year 2000--planned celebrations, the events of the previous millennium change,…
and how the new date will affect computers. For grades 5-8 and older readersBy Ilene Cooper, John Thompson. 1997
Describes the 1947 discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls by a Bedouin shepherd boy. Traces the history of custody, restoration,…
interpretation, and public release of the ancient documents. Explains the historical significance of the scrolls. For grades 5-8By Anita Ganeri, Jackie Morris. 1996
Collection of stories comparing the diverse ways seven religions look at topics such as the Creation, the Flood, animals, and…
the lives of religious leaders. Contains information on Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Shinto, and Sikhism. For grades 3-6