Sikh (Beliefs and Cultures Series)

Chambers, Catherine

ISBN 10: 0516080792 ISBN 13: 9780516080796

Publisher: Childrens Pr, 1996

Synopsis

Highlights the major beliefs and practices of the Sikh religion

About this title

From School Library Journal

Gr 3-6--Four books that highlight major world religions. The titles are visually attractive, with clear print and many full-color photographs and illustrations. However, the texts are superficial. They gloss over (or ignore) controversial issues such as the Hindu caste system and political conflicts between Sikhs and the Indian government. Essential information is omitted: death and reincarnation in Sikh; Gandhi, gurus, the four stages of life, and the religion's influence in the West in Hindu; Talmud and Zionism in Jewish; and Sunnis and Shiites, hegira, caliph, and jihad in Muslim. Glossaries and indexes are incomplete. Maps are confusing and lack vital data. The two or three crafts per volume are difficult, mainly due to vague, inadequate instructions (for instance, directions for making papier-mache do not specify how much flour, water, or newspaper to use). The books' British origin is particularly annoying in recipes ("7 ounces of semolina"). Children need readable overviews of world religions, but these series entries are disappointing efforts.

Ann W. Moore, Guilderland Public Library, NY

Copyright 1996 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: Childrens Pr
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0516080792
• ISBN 13: 9780516080796
• Binding: Library Binding
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 32