Life and Death
- ISBN-10
- 1841388432
- ISBN-13
- 9781841388434
- Series
- Life and Death
- Category
- Birth customs
- Pages
- 32
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2003
- Publisher
- Pavilion Children's Books
- Author
- Jean Coppendale
Description
This book looks at some of the many exciting festivals concerning life and death celebrated throughout the world. It shows a wide range of countries to offer young readers a broad introduction to different religions and cultures.
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