Previously published by Hodder Wayland as CEREMONIES AND CELEBRATIONS: PILGRIMAGES AND JOURNEYS, this edition has been simplified and updated to suit KS1 and KS2 readers age 6-9 years. Children can discover information such as why certain rivers are special to Hindus, why Jews visit the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem and why Buddhists like to visit special places during Wesak. The book includes child's-eye accounts of some of these events as well as extracts from ancient religious texts to demonstrate their origins. It provides a fascinating insight into the beliefs and practices expressed through the special ceremonies of the six major world religions and is essential for any classroom or library.
A multifaith exploration into special ceremonies held by the six major world religions to mark the end of a person's life. Previously published by Hodder Wayland as CEREMONIES AND CELEBRATIONS: LIFE'S END', this edition has been simplified and updated to suit KS1 and KS2 readers age 6-9 years. Children can discover information such as what sort of clothes Muslims are buried in, why Jewish people stay at home after a family member has died and why special food is shared at a Sikh funeral. The book includes child's-eye accounts of some of these events as well as extracts from ancient religious texts to demonstrate their origins. It provides a fascinating insight into the beliefs and practices expressed through the special ceremonies of the six major world religions and is essential for any classroom or library.
These books feature specially reconstructed photographs of historical periods. The many photographs bring the periods vividly to life for young readers.
History Relived features staged photographs that have been specially commissioned to bring each historical period to life. Each period is examined by looking at the important historical themes such as, family, work, childhood and entertainment.
The Global Issues series addresses important issues that affect everyone in the 21st century, exploring their history and causes through to their impact and the various responses to them. This title look at refugees - why people become refugees, the impact they have on society, and the attitudes of the media and the general public towards them. The case studies included as 'People in the News' spreads, and the examination of the world medias coverage of these topics, provide a unique insight into these issues in the infotainment age.
Presents advice for teens on making the most of relationships at school and at home, how to be safe and interact on a date, and how to deal with the end of a relationship.
Who takes care of us in an emergency? Read this book to find out all about the very important work carried out by the fire and rescue service, and to find out what you should do if you see a fire.
This series provides true stories of courage and heroism in some of the most challenging situations facing people today, focusing on young people from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures.
In this series, a young child from the country in question talks about his or her experiences of coming to live in Britain. Each book is supported with specially commissioned photography showing the child and his or her family and their everyday lives.
World religions all have their own distinct symbols and signs. This series shows children what signs and symbols are and why they are used in religion. Children learn about each religion and its symbols through looking at the key themes of Christianity, Judaism, Islam and Hinduism. Each book is packed full of lively stories, folktales, songs, poems, recipes and activities.
A multifaith exploration into the part that feasts and fasting play in special ceremonies held by the six major world religions. Previously published by Hodder Wayland as CEREMONIES AND CELEBRATIONS: FEASTS AND FASTING, this edition has been simplified and updated to suit KS1 and KS2 readers age 6-9. Children can discover information such as what happens at the Sikh festival for the birthday of Guru Nanak, why Muslims fast during the month of Ramadan and why Buddhists share their food amongst the poor. The book includes child's-eye accounts of some of these events as well as extracts from ancient religious texts to demonstrate their origins. It provides a fascinating insight into the beliefs and practices expressed through the special ceremonies of the six major world religions and is essential for any classroom or library.
Includes firsthand speeches, letters, diary entries, and other primary source materials that give the reasons this unforgettable event unfolded as it did, this book tells about World War II.
The books cover how the business came into being, the entrepreneurs behind the success of each brand, the key facts about the industry and their impact in the global market.
Everyone faces troubles and challenges in their life - and self-harm is the way some people try to cope with the pressures. But what can trigger this way of dealing with painful feelings? And what are the alternatives? This book looks at the experiences of young people, shows how to reduce the risk and find support - and explodes some myths along the way."--Amazon.com.
This text introduces the reader to the festival of Hanukkah and explores how one child and his family celebrate it. The book includes panels to show how people around the world celebrate Hanukkah and a Hanukkah recipe for you to try yourself.
A multifaith exploration into special ceremonies held by the six major world religions when a wedding takes place. Previously published by Hodder Wayland as CEREMONIES AND CELEBRATIONS: WEDDINGS, this edition has been simplified and updated to suit KS1 and KS2 readers age 6-9 years. Children can discover information such as why Jewish couples break a glass during their wedding ceremony, why certain foods are eaten at a Hindu wedding and how bridesmaids support the bride at a Christian wedding. The book includes child's-eye accounts of some of these events as well as extracts from ancient religious texts to demonstrate their origins. It provides a fascinating insight into the beliefs and practices expressed through the special ceremonies of the six major world religions and is essential for any classroom or library.
With the emergence of the internet new forms of crime became possible. From harassment and grooming to fraud and identity theft the anonymity provided by the internet has created a new world of crime of which we all must be aware. The threat of hackers reaches beyond the individual, threatening businesses and even states, and holds worrying implications for the world we live in. In this enlightening account, Cath Senker unmasks the many guises that cybercrime takes and the efforts of law enforcement to keep pace with the hackers. She reveals the mysterious world of hackers and cybersecurity professionals and reveals a story that is both shocking and surprising. With chapters on political activism and human rights, Senker shows a brighter side of the darknet. For anyone interested in learning more of the world of cyber-criminals and their opponents, this is the perfect starting point.
How do we know about the slaves who escaped using what is known as the Underground Railroad, and about the people that organized it? What were they escaping from, and what happened to them? This book shows how we know about the fugitives and their experiences from primary and other sources. It includes information on some historical detective work that has taken place, using documentary and archaeological evidence, that has enabled historians to piece together the fascinating story of the Underground Railroad.
This series will tell the amazing stories of inspiring people who have made a difference and changed the world, despite the odds stacked against them. They will detail the characters' humble origins, the obstacles standing in their way that had to be overcome, and discuss the successes and achievements for which they are lauded today. This book tells the story of Stephen Hawking, the brilliant scientist who made great contributions to the study of the origin of the universe despite suffering from motor neurone disease for most of his life.
Celebrity Secrets feature nine celebrities in depth. The star's background, personal life and career highlights are explored. The books also features six mini-biographies of other celebrities.
A look at one of the biggest challenges facing our world today - migration - and how we are tackling it People have always moved to find work, improve their lives or to escape conflict. Most stay in their own country, but some migrate to other lands. Migrants can bring host countries a range of benefits, from filling job vacancies to making cultures more diverse, but there are also undeniable challenges, and resources can feel very stretched. How can we build a better, fairer, more equal, cleaner world? This series seeks to answer this by exploring some of the greatest challenges facing our planet today - from disease to conflict, and from the energy crisis to the plight of refugees. It explains what is already being done to meet and tackle these challenges, and explores what more could and should be done, both individually and collectively, to ensure a better future for our planet, its people and its wildlife. Taking a positive, but realistic perspective, this series aims to empower young readers by helping them understand these complex and troubling issues, calm their anxieties, and promote empathy and understanding for the many millions of people suffering from for example, poverty or inequality. Perfect for readers aged 9 and up Contents: What is migration?/Why do people migrate?/Who are migrants and where do they go?/Fleeing danger: refugees and IDPs/How moving is good for migrants/Difficulties for migrants/How migration helps host countries/Problems for host countries/Helping their homelands/Brain drain and dependence/Building peace/Climate-change action/The freedom of movement debate/Glossary/Further information/Index Titles in the series: Climate Change Disease Inequality Migration Poverty & Food Insecurity War & Conflict
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