The Lion encyclopedia of Christianity - David Self

This book takes a thematic approach to Christianity, providing a series of useful article-length features on key aspects of the Christian faith including:
Beginnings, history, groups and denominations
The monastic tradition
Church buildings
Church worship
Festivals
Symbols
Prayer, personal piety, faith in action
The Bible in the life of the church
Beliefs Its clear layout, which includes information boxes, maps, diagrams and illustrations, ensure a useful resource book suitable for children of any faith or none.