Hinduism Subject Books

 

This site was last updated on: Friday, 31 August 2007

 

A selection of books available for use at the multi-faith centre.

 

Artifacts Notes (Spiral-bound) by Christine Margaret Howard (Author / Illustrator)

Teachers Resource. An excellent book describing the context and significance of common religious artifacts from the main world religions. An essential resource for effective teaching of Religious Education.

 

Birthdays (Rites of Passage) by Paul Mason (Author)

This series looks at the origin, historical practice and significance of rites of passage as celebrated within a wide range of religions and cultural groups.

 

Comic Book Set

Six lively and entertaining comic books retelling traditional Hindu tales. A great motivator for reluctant readers.

 

Coming of Age (Rites of Passage) by Mandy Ross (Author)

This series looks at the origin, historical practice and significance of rites of passage as celebrated within a wide range of religions and cultural groups.

 

Exploring World Beliefs: Hinduism (Exploring World Beliefs)

 

Photocopiable Resource.

 

Funerals (Rites of Passage) by Mandy Ross (Author)

This series looks at the origin, historical practice and significance of rites of passage as celebrated within a wide range of religions and cultural groups.

 

Hindu Festivals Through the Year (Year of Festivals) by Anita Ganeri (Author)

Festivals, with their rich stories and colourful traditions, are an ideal way for children to learn about other cultures. "A Year of Festivals" introduces the main religious festivals as they occur through the year. The books include prayers, songs, quotations from religious writings, colourful photographs and fun activities to bring the festivals to life and help children join in the celebrations. The end matter includes a glossary of important terms, a festival calendar for easy reference, a list of books and useful websites for further information and an index.

 

Hindu Mandir (Keystones) by Anita Ganeri (Author), Jak Kilby (Illustrator / Photographer)

In this book children visit a mandir in Neasden, north-west London to discover what goes on inside and to find out about the beliefs of the people who worship there. It features photographs of the mandir's inner sanctum.

 

Hindu Stories (Story Teller Series) by Anita Ganeri (Author) and Carole Gray (Illustrator)

Introduces young readers to some of the most significant beliefs, values and traditions of the world's six main faiths. This book focuses on Hindu Gods and Goddesses.

 

Journeys (Rites of Passage) by Paul Mason (Author)

This series looks at the origin, historical practice and significance of rites of passage as celebrated within a wide range of religions and cultural groups.

 

Naming Ceremonies (Rites of Passage) by Mandy Ross (Author)

Part of a series that looks at the origin, historical practice and significance of rites of passage as celebrated within a wide range of religions and cultural groups, this title focuses on naming ceremonies. It includes case studies of children from relevant cultures.

 

The Ramayana and Hinduism (Sacred Texts) by Anita Ganeri (Author)

This title was produced in close association with an expert from the Hindu faith, and combines a study of key quotes from the Ramayana with a discussion of Hinduism, its history, founders and beliefs. Photographs show people, places and artefacts related to Hinduism.

 

Weddings (Rites of Passage) by Paul Mason (Author)

This series looks at the origin, historical practice and significance of rites of passage as celebrated within a wide range of religions and cultural groups.

 

 

 

 

 

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