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An introduction to the major religious beliefs practiced in today's world, with particular emphasis on those issues most visible and interesting to upper elementary school readers. A young member of each faith, writing in the first person singular, introduces us to the key aspects of each belief and the customs that surround it. The most visible "signs" of each faith are strongly featured: food, festivals, dress, symbols, colors, etc. The coverage of each religion also includes stories from its scriptures that help to explain that religion. The book is highly illustrated with original art, plus photography.Brown, Alan is the author of 'What I Believe: A Young Person's Guide to the Religions of the World' with ISBN 9780761314486 and ISBN 0761314482.
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