A Hindu Life: Following A Faith -Cath Senker Children's Book
A Hindu Life: Following A Faith
Author: Cath SenkerPublisher: Franklin WattsCategory: Religion & Beliefs, Children's Religious BooksAge Group: 9+ Years OldBook Format: HardcoverFind out what it means to follow a faith from birth to deathThe faith you follow is with you from the moment you are born, until the moment you die and beyond. Following a Faith: A Hindu Life explores some of the cornerstones of what it means to be a Hindu today, through Sacred Thread and Divali celebrations, christening and wedding ceremonies, what happens in a mandir and why many Hindus go on a pilgrimage to the Ganges.This book supports the national curriculum guidelines for religious education for children aged 8+, and promotes religious tolerance and consideration.Following a Faith looks at the rich, cultural and colourful traditions, events, rituals, celebrations, foods, buildings, clothing and more that make up a major religion. Beautiful, bright, bold and modern - these books bring religious non-fiction right up to date and make them relevant and essential reading for followers of a faith and for anyone interested to learn what a religion is all about.
Table Of Contents
1: What does it mean to be Hindu? 2: Born into the Hindu faith 3: Growing up 4: Food and fasting 5: Worship at the mandir 6: Helping the community 7: Holy books 8: Sacred thread ceremony 9: Wedding celebrations 10: Krishna Janmashtami 11: Divali - festival of light 12: Pilgrimage: a spiritual experience 13: Death - a stage in the circle of life 14: Glossary and find out more 15: IndexAbout Cath Senker
Cath Senker is a children's non-fiction writer who specialises in writing about modern history, global issues and world religions. Her latest history titles include Living Through the Vietnam War (Raintree, 2011), Our World Divided: Israel and the Middle East (Wayland, 2011) and A Cultural History of Women in America: Women Claim the Vote (Bailey Publishing, 2011). She has a particular interest in the topics of migration, refugees and racism and recently wrote Mapping Global Issues: Immigrants and Refugees (Arcturus, 2011). In her work, Cath aims to highlight individuals' experiences and to present different viewpoints in a non-judgemental way as a basis for discussion. Cath also works as a project manager and editor on non-fiction titles for both children and adults. Before embarking on a freelance career, she worked as a commissioning editor for a children's educational publishing company for eight years. She is also an experienced ESOL teacher. Cath volunteers with City Reads, a project that aims to widen the enjoyment of books and reading among people of all ages, especially people from disadvantaged communities. She is a also a keen amateur cyclist, cook and gardener.| SKU | BK-9781445158013 |
| Barcode # | 9781445158013 |
| Brand | Franklin Watts |
| Artist / Author | Cath Senker |
| Shipping Weight | 0.4000kg |
| Shipping Width | 0.220m |
| Shipping Height | 0.010m |
| Shipping Length | 0.270m |
| Assembled Length | 22.100m |
| Assembled Height | 0.900m |
| Assembled Width | 27.300m |
| Type | Hardcover |
