Religion/Philosophy
Religion/Philosophy > Hinduism
Molly Bannaky
This is a biography of the grandmother of the famous mathematician, Banjamin Banneker, who came to America in 1683 as an indentured servant and married her freed slave. The author includes an historical note.
| Author: McGill, Alice |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
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One World, Many Religions
Illustrated with colored photographs, the book explores the world's major religions--Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Confucianism, and Taoism. The origins, forms of worship, traditions, sacred writings, and major holidays are described.
| Author: Osbourne, Mary |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
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Sacred River
Beautiful illustrations and minimal text introduce the reader to the colorful riverfront scene in the Hindu pilgrimage center known as Benares or Varanasi, India.
| Author: Levin, Ted |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
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Silk Route, The
Here is a pictorial and textual journey along the legendary trade route from China to Byzantium in 700 A.D. as silk and other commodities change hands many times. Maps and a reference section provide extended uses of the book.
| Author: Major, John |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
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