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.

Text and illustrations describe how ships and boats have been used throughout history, from the earliest trading vessels to modern luxury liners.

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.

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.

Discusses the art and technique of constructing buildings; examples include towers, thatched-roof houses, and houses with ornate balconies.

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.

Provides the reader with glimpses inside twenty-one famous buildings from around the world.

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.

Practice reading alone and learn the story of the first man on the Moon. 'Spacebusters' will encourage your child to read as they discover all about the USA's pledge to send a man to the Moon before the end of the 1960s. This is the story of a race against time.

Discusses important sites located in the East where archaeologists have learned about ancient civilizations.