Explore religious beliefs, sacred stories, traditions, historical figures, places of worship, and the role religion has played in societies around the world. The Religion collection introduces young readers to religious topics through books connected with history, social studies, biography, culture, and faith.
Christianity receives extensive coverage in the collection. Readers can find Bible stories, books about Jesus, Christian prayers, Bible study materials, stories from the Old and New Testaments, and books explaining Christian celebrations such as Christmas and Easter. Other titles discuss faith, family, prayer, kindness, and Christian teachings for children.
The collection also introduces other major religious traditions. Books examine Islam, including mosques and the scientific accomplishments of the Islamic Golden Age. Titles on Judaism explore ancient Hebrew civilization, religious beliefs, moral codes, and the historical origins of Jewish traditions. Books about Hinduism examine its development from earlier religious traditions in India. Buddhism titles introduce Siddhartha Gautama and the beginnings of Buddhist thought.
Biographical books allow students to learn about influential religious figures such as St. Paul and Buddha within their historical settings. Other titles connect religion with ancient civilizations, mythology, geography, science, and cultural practices.
The collection is intended for students across PK-12, with many resources suited to elementary and middle-grade readers. It can support religious education, history, social studies, comparative religion, cultural studies, homeschool lessons, and independent reading.
Some books approach religion from a devotional perspective, while others examine religions as historical or cultural subjects. Parents, educators, and readers can choose titles appropriate to their particular learning goals.
Through stories, historical accounts, biographies, and explanatory books, students can examine how religious beliefs and traditions have influenced individuals, communities, civilizations, holidays, art, learning, and everyday life.
