On January 16, 1979, the shah of Iran left the country he had ruled for more than 37 years. The streets of Tehran, Iran's capital, filled with celebration as the news spread that the hated monarchy had been overthrown. The revolution in Iran, led by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, was sparked by many factors, including a widening gap between the different classes of Iranian society, an aggressive campaign of modernization, an ambitious program of land reform, and the brutality of the shah's oppress...
Israel - The People (Revised, Ed. 2) (Lands Peoples and Cultures)
by Debbie Smith
An exploration of the history of Isreal, it's relationships with its neighboring countries, and questions about what Isreal should be.
Discover India state by state!The Discover India series will take you on a grand tour of every single one of our country's states. Join the adorable Pushka and Mishki and the wise and witty Daadu Dolma as they traverse the length and breadth of India. Meet nawabs in Andhra Pradesh, roam the highways of Haryana, learn the history of Odisha, study the culture of Bihar, explore the snow-laden valleys of Uttarakhand and pick up a new dance in Sikkim.Each title is meticulously designed to create a ta...
Creation of the Modern Middle East Set (Creation of the Modern Middle East)
Each title in the revised "Creation of the Modern Middle East" set discusses the history of a particular Middle Eastern nation, focusing on the people and events that led to its creation. Generously illustrated and updated to contain current events, these books discuss the legacy of both the distant and recent history of each country and provide a better understanding of trends and conflicts in the Middle East today. Complemented by helpful features such as new photographs, maps, an updated chro...
All about ancient Assyria and Babylonia, this title comes with 15 step-by-step projects and more than 300 exciting pictures. Step back in time to explore the Land Between the Two Rivers, one of the most ancient of all civilizations. You can investigate how the Assyrians, Babylonians and Sumerians were among the first to develop writing, mathematics and the science of astronomy. It features 15 simple and enjoyable projects that allow you to re-create the past - build a model chariot, make a ram-h...
Israel (Countries of the World (Gareth Stevens))
by Lisa Owings