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Birth

The Journey of Life series explores the ways in which the six main religions and other cultures celebrate rites of passage.

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ISBN 9780750254540
Published 1 February 2009 by Hachette Children's Books
Format Hardback
Author(s) By Green, Jen
By Randall, Ronne
Series Journey of Life

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ISBN-13 9780750254540
ISBN-10 0750254548
Stock Available
Status Internationally sourced on backorder; allow 4-8 weeks
Publisher Hachette Children's Books
Imprint Wayland (Publishers) Ltd
Publication Date 1 February 2009
International Publication Date 9 October 2008
Publication Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Format Hardback
Author(s) By Green, Jen
By Randall, Ronne
Series Journey of Life
Category Social Studies
Religious Education / World Faiths
Biology, Life Sciences
Citizenship
Interest Age 9-11 years
Reading Age 9-11 years
NBS Text School Textbooks & Study Guides: Social Sciences
ONIX Text Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Number of Pages 48
Dimensions Width: 222mm
Height: 277mm
Spine: 11mm
Weight 440g
Dewey Code 392.12
Catalogue Code 248948

Description of this Textbook

Each book explores the ceremonies undertaken by different religions and cultures during birth, coming of age, marriage and death. From the historical background of the rite of passage, through to preparing for the ceremony and the celebrations afterwards, all aspects of these important moments in people's lives are investigated. A chart at the back of the book allows the reader to make simple comparisons between the six main religions.

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Author's Bio

Ronne Randall is an experienced writer, editor and teacher, who has been writing and editing children's books for over 20 years. Born and raised in New York, she now teaches RE at the Nottingham Progressive Synagogue in England.

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