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  • The Henry Books: A Teacher's Guide

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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    Islam in America

    Find up-to-date information on the religion of Islam and how its followers practice in America.

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    Al-Qaeda

    Information on bin Laden's terrorist organization.

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    Jewish Holidays, 2015-2020

    This calendar lists the dates of the major Jewish holidays, including Hanukkah, Passover, and Rosh Hashanah.

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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.

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