Unit 4: Rise of Religions Reference Books

List of picture books to go with Unit 4 of Big Ideas through History which covers the Start of Religious Ideas, Rites and Rituals, Mythology, and the Hebrews and Israelites.

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I have not read all of these books and there is a wide range of levels. I suggest thoroughly researching the appropriateness of each book for your situation before sharing with your children.

(affiliate links)	Section 10: ———————— Start of Religious Ideas	Section 11: ———————— Rites and Rituals	Section 12: ———————– Mythology	Peoples IV: ———————— Hebrews and Israelites
The Religions Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained
Life and Worship in Ancient Mesopotamia
Man and the Sense of Mystery (Religions of Humanity)
The Kids Book of World Religions
Encyclopedia of World Religions
Religious Celebrations (World Book’s Celebrations and Rituals Around the World)
Bury The Dead Tombs, Corpses, Mummies, Skeletons & Ritual
Coming of Age (Rites of Passage)
The Secrets of Ancient Ritual Sites
New Beginnings (Life Times)
Mummification and Death Rituals of Ancient Egypt
Growing Up (Ceremonies & Celebrations)
After Life: Ways We Think About Death
Myths and Legends: An Illustrated Guide to Their Origins and Meanings
The Mythology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained
The Handy Mythology Answer Book
Native American Mythology
Gods and Heroes: Mythology Around the World
Children’s Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Monsters
The Atlas of Monsters: Mythical Creatures from Around the World
Mythologica: An encyclopedia of gods, monsters and mortals from ancient Greece
Myth Atlas: Maps and Monsters, Heroes and Gods from Twelve Mythological Worlds
Gods, Goddesses, and Monsters: An Encyclopedia of World Mythology
A Field Guide to Griffins, Unicorns, and Other Mythical Beasts
An Illustrated History of the Jewish People
The Crafts and Culture of the Ancient Hebrews
Ancient Hebrew History and Culture for Kids
Ancient Israelites and Their Neighbors: An Activity Guide
The Israelites: The Children of Israel
The Kings of Israel and Judah
The History of the Jewish People: Ancient Israel to 1880’s America
Ancient Hebrews: Sixth Grade Social Science Lesson