Philip Wilkinson
1) Islam
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Readers can explore the traditions, culture, and history of Islam, one of the world's largest religions.
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Pub. Date
1999
Description
An illustrated guide to some of the world's major religions, providing information about the rituals, beliefs, and practices of ancient and primal belief systems, Hinduism, Jainism and Sikhism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Chinese and Japanese religions, and new religious movements.
4) Ships
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[2000]
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Text and illustrations describe how ships and boats have been used throughout history, from the earliest trading vessels to modern luxury liners.
6) Christianity
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
From its origins to the 21st century, the faith of Christianity is explored in this Eyewitness Book that explains to readers different denominations, church rituals, and how Christians in different parts of the world worship. Full color.
7) DK illustrated dictionary of mythology: heroes, heroines, gods, and goddesses from around the world
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A guide to mythology divided into nie sections, each focusing on the mythology of a particular civilization or region, with special feature boxes on major figures, events, and places.
9) Religions
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A richly illustrated overview of the world's diverse religious faiths features profiles of key religious figures, explanations of religious iconography, and a discussion of the rituals, practices, and beliefs of each faith.
11) Building
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Series
Pub. Date
[1995]
Description
Discusses the art and technique of constructing buildings; examples include towers, thatched-roof houses, and houses with ornate balconies.
12) Super structures
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Pub. Date
[1996]
Description
Describes, in text and illustrations, the technological challenges involved in the design and construction of skyscrapers, oil rigs, nuclear reactors, and other complicated structures.
13) Buddhism
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Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A visual overview of Buddhist history and practices featuring more than 180 color photos and illustrations of ancient Buddhist art, sculpture, and architecture as well as modern followers of the faith.
18) Myths & legends
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[2009]
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Presents a guide to myths and ancient legends from the cultures of Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Oceania, including creation tales and stories of heroes, gods, mythical beings, and magical animals.
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Pub. Date
2019
Description
"Discover courageous heroes and heroines, magical creatures, and terrifying monsters on the captivating tour around the world" --
Myths, Legends, and Sacred Stories is a children's book that invites you to explore all the well-known stories from Greek and Norse mythology, and a range of other cultures across more than 100 tales. Discover the fascinating myths of Anansi, the West African trickster god who takes the form of a spider; the story of the...
20) Mythology
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Pub. Date
2010.
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Surveys the treatment of gods, goddesses, the heavens, creation, death, and evil as expressed in various mythologies around the world. Here is an intriguing and captivating introduction to the culturally diverse world of mythology. Photographs of masks, jewelry, and sculptures offer a unique view of mythology and its gods, heroes, and monsters.
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