{"product_id":"sacred-stories-wisdom-from-world-religions-paperback","title":"Sacred Stories: Wisdom from World Religions - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMarilyn McFarlane\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCaroline O. Berg\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis comprehensive collection of timeless and powerful stories puts the wisdom of world religions in the hands of young readers.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen attempting to find a simple, engaging, and unbiased approach to world religions for her own family, Marilyn McFarlane discovered such a book did not exist. Understanding how important it is for children to build both respect for and knowledge of a variety of religions, regardless of their own faith, McFarlane created \u003ci\u003eSacred Stories: Wisdom from World Religions\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach captivating story and accompanying sidebar facts and spot illustrations brings to life the key tenets of a particular belief system, while the comprehensive glossary and resource list enable readers to expand their explorations. Including easy-to-understand descriptions and essential stories from Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Native American, and Sacred Earth, \u003ci\u003e Sacred Stories\u003c\/i\u003e is perfect for parents and teachers who want to expand young readers' understanding of world traditions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe simple, informative, unbiased language of \u003ci\u003eSacred Stories\u003c\/i\u003e, combined with its comprehensive resource list and glossary, makes it an ideal learning tool for teachers, librarians, and other educators.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarilyn McFarlane has spent her career writing about far-off lands as a travel writer. Her devout Presbyterian upbringing combined with her passion for international travel led to an early interest in world religions. Today, her adventures often lead to sacred sites like the Hindu temples in India or the Great Mosque in Morocco. When she's not traveling the globe, McFarlane lives with her husband, two cats, and many books in Portland, Oregon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 6.9 x 4.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 06, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sacred Stories: Wisdom from World Religions\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771309818144,"sku":"9781582703046","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/7657726b0ff69c2a7d473ea94aea7f84.webp?v=1780384323","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/sacred-stories-wisdom-from-world-religions-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}