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.

Highlights important inventions and answers questions such as "When did scissors first snip."

A guide to mythology divided into nie sections, each focusing on the mythology of a particular civilization or region, with special feature boxes on major figures, events, and places.

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.

"Iconic buildings reimagined in LEGO bricks"--Container.

"Discover courageous heroes and heroines, magical creatures, and terrifying monsters on the captivating tour around the world" -- Myths, Legends, and Sacred Stories is a children's book that invites you to explore all the well-known stories from Greek and Norse mythology, and a range of other cultures across more than 100 tales. Discover the fascinating myths of Anansi, the West African trickster god who takes the form of a spider; the story of the...