Age range 9 - 12 years My Sikh Faith is one of 6 titles that introduce the young reader to the basic beliefs and rituals of the 6 main world religions. The author and photographer have followed the life of a young boy as he practices his faith with his family. Sensitive questions about the religion are posed by other children that allow for accurate and clear responses. Special care has been taken to include all of the conventions of real non-fiction titles including a contents page and glossary. A clever dual text technique combines running text with speech bubbles drawing in both the less confident and the confident reader.

A wide range of traditional and newer hymns enjoyed by children as part of worship in schools, plus national anthems and songs of the Caribbean. Hymns of particular types and for special times have been arranged together for ease of use. This edition has been enhanced with fifteen additional popular hymns.

This book aims to present the significance of Guru Nanak as an inspirational guide to attaining life's meaning. His message was simple but has the essence of deep spiritual knowledge. His teachings became the basis of Sikhism. He spread love, peace and unity of all faiths, teaching them mutual respect and understanding.

This book has the colour illustration, textual simplicity and styling to appeal to children around the age of 7 - and all the charm and respectfulness to appeal to the adult buying the book. Designed with a fill-in page to commemorate the event, space for a photo to be stuck in and an acetate wrap to protect the white mock leather cover, it contains prayers - including many from or inspired directly by the Bible - on the themes of praising God, acknowledging one's baptism, coming to confession, taking part in holy communion, and seeking the great virtues. The book concludes with a section of appealing and reassuring blessings. This will be welcomed not only as a memento of a special day, but as a collection of prayers on which to establish an ongoing repertoire.

State takeovers of local governments have garnered national attention of late, particularly following the water crisis in Flint, Michigan. In most U.S. cities, local governments are responsible for decisions concerning matters such as the local water supply and school affairs. However, once a state takes over, this decision-making capability is shuttled. Despite the widespread attention that takeovers in Flint and Detroit have gained, we know little about how such takeovers-a policy option that has been in use since the 1980s-affect political power in local communities. By focusing on takeovers of local school districts, this book offers the first systematic study of state takeovers of local governments. Although many major U.S. cities have experienced state takeovers of their local school districts, we know little about the political causes and consequences of takeovers. Complicating this phenomenon are the justifications for state takeokers; while they are assumedly based on concerns with poor academic performance, questions of race and political power play a critical role in the takeover of local school districts. However, Domingo Morel brings clarity to these questions and limitations-he examines the factors that contribute to state takeovers as well as the effects and political implications of takeovers on racialized communities, the communities most often affected by them. Morel both lays out the conditions under which the policy will disempower or empower racial and ethnic minority populations, and expands our understanding of urban politics. Morel argues that state interventions are a part of the new normal for cities and offers a novel theoretical framework for understanding the presence of the state in America's urban areas. The book is built around an original study of nearly 1000 school districts, including every school district that has been taken over by their respective state, and a powerful case study of Newark, New Jersey.

Produced specifically to answer QCA concerns over attainment and assessment in RE at Key Stage 3, "Modern World Religions" is a series that balances learning about religions with learning from religions. It comprises differentiated Student Books, Teacher's Resource Packs and CD-ROMs, on the six major world faiths. Clearly-structured spreads introduce both "learning about" objectives and "learning from" objectives, ensuring that students achieve the right balance. Specifically targeted tasks help students meet the required standards. Each topic includes suggestions for assessment to help gauge students' progress accurately. Foundation and Core edition Student Books have identical pagination, so they can be used together in the classroom to support students of all abilities. The Teacher's Resource Packs provide detailed teaching notes on a topic-by-topic basis, as well as giving clear guidance to specialists and non-specialists alike on key concepts and expected learning outcomes; plus differentiated homework and activity sheets. CD-ROMs enable teachers to integrate ICT, and contain additional activities, together with customisable worksheets for greater flexibility. The evaluation pack contains the Core and Foundation Student Books, the Teacher's Resource Pack and the CD-ROM, at a 20 per cent discount price.

The Living Faiths series encourages students to actively engage with religious education by looking into how faiths are practised and lived in people's daily lives. This Student Book covers Sikhism through unique real-life case studies of young people and their families, making RE relevant to KS3 RE Students today. This Student Book uses an enquiry-led approach to help students relate to religion through engaging activities, end-of-chapter assessment tasks, and links to rich audio-visual content.

Examines the Nativity story as the origin of Christmas, viewing it in both scriptural and secular contexts.

Learn about the diverse and vibrant festivals that are celebrated around the world. This series encourages children to consider religious beliefs and cultural practices via easy-to-read text and informative full-colour images. Learn about the diverse and vibrant festivals that are celebrated around the world. This series encourages children to consider religious beliefs and cultural practices via easy-to-read text and informative full-colour images.