This educational resource contains 25 informative reading passages that introduce students to major world religions in a respectful, neutral, and age-appropriate way. Each passage includes at least five clear sentences, making it suitable for upper elementary, middle school, and ESL learners studying world cultures, geography, or social studies. Students will learn basic overviews of religions such as Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Sikhism, and others, including their origins,