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2) Buddhism
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
3) Buddhism
Author
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
4) Buddhism
Author
Publisher
Smart Apple Media
Pub. Date
2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the beliefs and practices of Buddhism, which has some 328 million adherents worldwide.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Formats
Description
When thirteen-year-old San Lee moves to a new town and school for the umpteenth time, he is looking for a way to stand out when his knowledge of Zen Buddhism, gained in his previous school, provides the answer--and the need to quickly become a convincing Zen master.
Author
Publisher
Mason Crest Publishers
Pub. Date
2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A biography of Siddhartha Gautama, later called Buddha, who was a prince in India about 2,500 years ago who gave up earthly riches and power to seek enlightenment about the mysteries of life.
Author
Series
Publisher
Smart Apple Media
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces the main religious festivals of Buddhism, telling the story behind each festival, describing how it is celebrated around the world, and providing instructions for related activities.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
What are the core teachings and beliefs of Buddhism? Readers will learn about one of the world's most widely practiced religions through the lens of two different perspectives and dive deep into important figures, sacred texts, holidays, and commandments. This narrative nonfiction book uses considerate text that is written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage and accommodate struggling readers. Includes sidebars that are...
Author
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Siblings Perri and Archer are on another whimsical, time-traveling adventure. This time they're in an ancient Thai kingdom. Travel with them as they craft ceramics, better themselves with Buddhism, and sway with shadows."--Back cover.
12) Enlighten me
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Binh and his family take a trip to a silent meditation retreat, where he learns a lot about himself and how to manage his feelings through Buddhist teachings.
13) Laos
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Laos"--
14) What I believe
Author
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
c1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Shinto, and Taoism through the eyes of young members of those faiths.
15) Schooled
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
Homeschooled by his hippie grandmother, Capricorn (Cap) Anderson has never watched television, tasted a pizza, or even heard of a wedgie. But when his grandmother lands in the hospital, Cap is forced to move in with a guidance counselor and attend the local middle school. While Cap knows a lot about tie-dyeing and Zen Buddhism, no education could prepare him for the politics of public school.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Although ancient India was unearthed by archaeologists long after Egypt and Mesopotamia, experts now believe it was one of the first civilizations in history. Ancient India has given the world Hinduism, Buddhism, advanced mathematics and astronomy, games such as chess and Chutes and Ladders, and much more. Through engaging sidebars and an in-depth timeline, augmented by full-color photographs, readers learn about the history and achievements of this...
17) Samurai
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This book reveals to readers the samurai code of conduct, including their fierce dedication to discipline and moral character. And although they are renowned for their skills at war, the samurai were a fierce military powerhouse, making up the empire's ruling class in 1192 and ruling Japan until 1868. Readers will also learn about the softer side of the samurai and their profound influence on the culture, in part thanks to the influence of Zen Buddhism....
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Get to know the Dalai Lama, Tibet's spiritual leader and one of the most popular world leaders today. Two-year-old Lhamo Thondup never imagined he would be anything other than an ordinary child, but after undergoing a series of tests, he was proclaimed the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet. By age 15, he found himself the undisputed leader of six million people who were facing the threat of a full-scale war from the Chinese. After the defeat of the Tibetan...
20) Gautama Buddha
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education and Creative Paperbacks
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A biography of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, examining his position as the founder of Buddhism, as well as his emphasis on compassion and the lifestyle of the Middle Way."--Amazon.com.