This illustrated high-quality reference book provides schools and families with concise, accurate and age-appropriate information on the variety of faiths that have existed and are current in the world today. The contents cover: What is Religion? Ibrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam); Eastern religions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism); East Asian religions (Jainism, Religions of China and Japan); and, Modern religions (the Baha'i faith, new age movements). The book includes an element of storytelling from the faiths, together with prayers and scriptures and is illustrated with photographs, maps and diagrams throughout.