Philip Wilkinson
Author
Pub. Date
1999
Description
An illustrated guide to some of the world's major religions, providing information about the rituals, beliefs, and practices of ancient and primal belief systems, Hinduism, Jainism and Sikhism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Chinese and Japanese religions, and new religious movements.
2) Islam
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Readers can explore the traditions, culture, and history of Islam, one of the world's largest religions.
4) Ships
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2000]
Description
Text and illustrations describe how ships and boats have been used throughout history, from the earliest trading vessels to modern luxury liners.
6) Christianity
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
From its origins to the 21st century, the faith of Christianity is explored in this Eyewitness Book that explains to readers different denominations, church rituals, and how Christians in different parts of the world worship. Full color.
7) DK illustrated dictionary of mythology: heroes, heroines, gods, and goddesses from around the world
Author
Description
A guide to mythology divided into nie sections, each focusing on the mythology of a particular civilization or region, with special feature boxes on major figures, events, and places.
8) Religions
Author
Series
Description
A richly illustrated overview of the world's diverse religious faiths features profiles of key religious figures, explanations of religious iconography, and a discussion of the rituals, practices, and beliefs of each faith.
10) Building
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1995]
Description
Discusses the art and technique of constructing buildings; examples include towers, thatched-roof houses, and houses with ornate balconies.
11) Super structures
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1996]
Description
Describes, in text and illustrations, the technological challenges involved in the design and construction of skyscrapers, oil rigs, nuclear reactors, and other complicated structures.
12) Buddhism
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A visual overview of Buddhist history and practices featuring more than 180 color photos and illustrations of ancient Buddhist art, sculpture, and architecture as well as modern followers of the faith.
16) Myths & legends
Author
Pub. Date
[2009]
Description
Presents a guide to myths and ancient legends from the cultures of Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Oceania, including creation tales and stories of heroes, gods, mythical beings, and magical animals.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2012
Description
Practice reading alone and learn the story of the first man on the Moon. 'Spacebusters' will encourage your child to read as they discover all about the USA's pledge to send a man to the Moon before the end of the 1960s. This is the story of a race against time.
Author
Pub. Date
2019
Description
"Discover courageous heroes and heroines, magical creatures, and terrifying monsters on the captivating tour around the world" --
Myths, Legends, and Sacred Stories is a children's book that invites you to explore all the well-known stories from Greek and Norse mythology, and a range of other cultures across more than 100 tales. Discover the fascinating myths of Anansi, the West African trickster god who takes the form of a spider; the story of the...