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32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm. What is religion? -- Religions of the world -- Holy books -- Sacred places on Earth -- Story of Judaism -- Story of Jesus -- Many kinds of Christians -- Story of Islam -- What is Hinduism? -- What is Sikhism? -- What is Buddhism? -- Religions of East Asia -- Native American beliefs -- Respecting one another. Bobbie Kalman Religion is the belief in a power greater than oneself. Many people call this power God. This insightful book introduces children to the world's great religions: Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Chinese traditional religion, Native American Indigenous beliefs, and non-religious spirituality. It looks at the origins, special heroes and teachers, basic beliefs, sacred texts and symbols, ways of worship, special days, rituals, works of art, and places of worship associated with each religion. The book also highlights the basic principles of religions such as truth, kindness, acceptance, peace, and love. Learning similar aspects of religions, such as prayer, worship, ritual, and celebration, helps foster greater understanding and respect. Includes index. World religions Religion Juvenile works Comparative religion Ethics J 291.3 KALM 9780778746515 RDA 210816 20250717144006.0