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The Henry Books: A Teacher's Guide
Introduce students to the life and philosophy of Henry David Thoreau through the Henry Bear picture books and related…Subjects:Literary BiographiesNonfiction LiteratureLiterature -
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Hanukkah History
Learn about the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, or the "Festival of Lights," starts on the 25th day of the Jewish calendar…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryReligion and PhilosophyJudaism -
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Jewish Holidays, 2015-2020
This calendar lists the dates of the major Jewish holidays, including Hanukkah, Passover, and Rosh Hashanah.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryReligion and PhilosophyJudaism -
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Day of the Dead
Celebrated in Mexico, Day of the Dead is observed to honor the souls of loved ones who have died.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryMexicoReligion and Philosophy -
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Islam in America
Find up-to-date information on the religion of Islam and how its followers practice in America.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryReligion and PhilosophyIslam -
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Al-Qaeda
Information on bin Laden's terrorist organization.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld PoliticsReligion and Philosophy -
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Sikhism
Read about the emergence, traditions, and practices of Sikhism, a major religion of India and the fifth-largest faith in…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAsiaReligion and Philosophy -
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Buddhism - History & Teachings
Read about Buddhism, one of the major religions of the world, with this article about its history and teachings.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryReligion and PhilosophyBuddhism -
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Joan of Arc Biography
Read this biography to learn about Joan of Arc, the French heroine who was canonized as a saint in 1920.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryEuropean HistoryReligion and Philosophy -
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What is Yom Kippur?
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the tenth of the High Holy Days. Read this article to learn more about the history…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryReligion and PhilosophyJudaism -
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Pope Benedict XVI Biography
Read about the life of Pope Benedict XVI, who succeeded John Paul II as pope in 2005.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryReligion and PhilosophyChristianity -
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Sir Thomas More Biography
Sir Thomas More is a Catholic saint. Read this biography to learn more about the life and death of this British writer…Subjects:AuthorsReligionLiterature -
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John Calvin Biography
Learn about John Calvin's life and how he influenced Western Christian thought by reading this biography of the…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryReligion and PhilosophyChristianity -
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Major Islamic Holidays
Learn about celebrations for Muslims around the world. This reference reviews major Islamic holidays and notes the dates…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryReligion and PhilosophyIslam -
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Halloween History
Read about the origins of halloween. This history of the holiday reviews All Saints' Day, All Souls' Day and Samhain.Subjects:Religion and PhilosophyReligion
