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Understanding Scientology covers one of the world's newest religions. Scientology, founded in the 1950s by L. Ron Hubbard, has become a controversial faith. Followers believe its philosophies can change the world for the better. Critics point to the religion's legal troubles and alleged misdeeds. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
About the Author
Cynthia Kennedy Henzel worked as a children's librarian before combining degrees in Education and Geography to become an environmental education writer and international teacher trainer. She now combines her two passions, travel and books, to tell fresh stories set in fascinating places. She has published historical fiction and nonfiction in science, geography, social studies and history. Her most recent novel, MYTH RIDER, is historical fiction set in the country of Georgia and state of Oklahoma about trick riding, the Wild West, an ancient myth, the Wizard of Oz, and characters you won't forget. See more about her work at www.cynthiakennedyhenzel.com
