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Overview
The history of Judaism and its modern customs are detailed in this fully illustrated text. Readers will learn about the persecution of the Jews, both in ancient times and the Holocaust. Traditions and holidays-bar and bat mitzvahs, Passover, etc.Editorials
School Library Journal
Gr 3-6Four books that highlight major world religions. The titles are visually attractive, with clear print and many full-color photographs and illustrations. However, the texts are superficial. They gloss over (or ignore) controversial issues such as the Hindu caste system and political conflicts between Sikhs and the Indian government. Essential information is omitted: death and reincarnation in Sikh; Gandhi, gurus, the four stages of life, and the religion's influence in the West in Hindu; Talmud and Zionism in Jewish; and Sunnis and Shiites, hegira, caliph, and jihad in Muslim. Glossaries and indexes are incomplete. Maps are confusing and lack vital data. The two or three crafts per volume are difficult, mainly due to vague, inadequate instructions (for instance, directions for making papier-mch do not specify how much flour, water, or newspaper to use). The books' British origin is particularly annoying in recipes ("7 ounces of semolina"). Children need readable overviews of world religions, but these series entries are disappointing efforts.Ann W. Moore, Guilderland Public Library, NYBook Details
Published
March 1, 1996
Publisher
Childrens Pr
Pages
32
Format
Binding
ISBN
9780516080772