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One World, Many Religions : The Ways We Worship by Mary Pope Osborne (1996, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherRandom House Children's Books
ISBN-100679839305
ISBN-139780679839309
eBay Product ID (ePID)366439

Product Key Features

Book TitleOne World, Many Religions : the Ways We Worship
Number of Pages96 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicComparative Religion, Religion / General
Publication Year1996
IllustratorYes
GenreReligion, Juvenile Nonfiction
AuthorMary Pope Osborne
FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight22.9 Oz
Item Length11.2 in
Item Width8.9 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN96-000836
Dewey Edition20
Grade FromThird Grade
Dewey Decimal291
Grade ToSeventh Grade
Edition DescriptionRevised edition,Expanded
SynopsisReligious understanding is as important today than any other time in history. In this highly acclaimed book, Mary Pope Osborne introduces readers to the six major religions of the world. One World, Many Religions covers the history, beliefs, and practices of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. All have had a deep effect on the laws and customs of every country. They have shaped art, literature, music, and education. They have given the world magnificent stories, songs, buildings, holy objects, ceremonies, and festivals." From the Introduction to Many Religions, One World. Best-selling children's author Mary Pope Osborne presents an accessible and elegantly crafted volume that introduces young readers to the world's seven major religions. Six short readable chapters--perfectly targeted to fourth, fifth, and sixth graders--detail the history, beliefs, and practices of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. Handsomely designed and featuring fifty oversized color photographs and a full complement of reference materials, including a map, time line, and bibliography, this book provides a thorough and thoughtful presentation of the diverse ways people worship around the world. -Outstanding introduction to world religion for young readers. -Unanimously praised when first published in 1996 -Newly updated reference materials such as a glossary, map, timeline and bibliography complete this excellent book. -Features over 50 full-color photos.
LC Classification NumberBL92.O83 1996