9780679839309-0679839305-One World, Many Religions: The Ways We Worship

One World, Many Religions: The Ways We Worship

ISBN-13: 9780679839309
ISBN-10: 0679839305
Edition: First Edition
Author: Mary Pope Osborne
Publication date: 1996
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover 96 pages
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ISBN-13: 9780679839309
ISBN-10: 0679839305
Edition: First Edition
Author: Mary Pope Osborne
Publication date: 1996
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover 96 pages

Summary

One World, Many Religions: The Ways We Worship (ISBN-13: 9780679839309 and ISBN-10: 0679839305), written by authors Mary Pope Osborne, was published by Knopf Books for Young Readers in 1996. With an overall rating of 4.1 stars, it's a notable title among other books. You can easily purchase or rent One World, Many Religions: The Ways We Worship (Hardcover) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $0.39.

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Religious 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.

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