Le Jardin de Ridván (Baha'i Holy Days)
by Alhan Rahimi and Alina Onipchenko
Go on, collect them all! Here's your opportunity to explore India like never before. 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. Through song and dance, clothing and architecture, Daadu and the gang will lead you to the beating heart of every state!With puzzles, crosswords and dozens of other activities, the books will...
Describes the civilization of the Sumerians, who inhabited the land which today is Iraq, in the beginning of the fourth millennium B.C.
Explore with Ibn Battuta (Travel with the Great Explorers)
by Rachel Stuckey
Trekking from Africa to the Middle East and Asia, Ibn Battuta’s writings about his travels influenced trade between peoples and became an important source of information about the medieval Islamic world. Engaging headlines, historic images, and fact boxes take readers through his amazing travels in a unique tabloid style.
This title is intended for ages 9-14. Pakistan's history, climate, and geography have shaped many of the customs and practices of its people. This fascinating new book follows the history of Pakistan's culture and religion and portrays modern daily life. Topics included are: early empires, the arrival of Buddhism, and the Moghul Empire; the British Raj and Pakistan's struggle for independence; Pakistan's peoples, including non-Muslim minorities; traditional shalwar kameez clothing and women in P...
This book is intended for ages 9-14. Pakistan is a new nation with ancient cultures and traditions. It explores the country's religions, languages, celebrations, and practices. Topics included are: the different sects of Islam; Ramadan, Eid, Muharram; the Basant kite festival; arts and crafts, including calligraphy and pottery; carpet making; the Sufi poetry tradition and Qawwali singing; Moghul architecture; and common sayings.
Prophet Muhammad: A Concise Life presents a selection of absorbing and enthralling glimpses of the gloriously rich life of Muhammad, primarily from his twenty-three years as a prophet of God. This book includes over thirty illustrations and photographs, context boxes throughout, a selection of maps, as well as Prophetic sayings and Qur'anic passages. An absorbing book that offers glimpses of the gloriously rich life of the Prophet Muhammad. An ideal primer and introduction. Ziauddin Sardar is...
Examines the landscape, climate, weather, population, culture, and industries of Saudi Arabia.
Go on, collect them all! Here's your opportunity to explore India like never before. 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. Through song and dance, clothing and architecture, Daadu and the gang will lead you to the beating heart of every state!With puzzles, crosswords and dozens of other activities, the books will...
Israel (Cultures of the World (Fourth Edition)(R))
by Caroline Kennon
Early Islamic civilisation spread across the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Asia in the 7th and 8th centuries CE, forming a massive empire. Find out about the birth of Islam, amazing inventions and trade across the empire. Read about weapons and war, the city of Baghdad, the life of a scribe, science and medicine and find out how to make an Islamic tile design! Packed with fascinating information, the Explore! series inspires children's curiosity to find out more about the past. A great...
A refreshing new way to explore the Bible, this time-travelling book is perfect for children who may never have heard God's word before. Like the best travel guides, this book shows you where to go, what to discover, what local life was like, and the important stories that happened there. Pack your walking sandals, your shekels, and your phrase book and take a step back in time! The year is 50 AD and Galilee is THE place to be. This handy guide will show you the must-sees, the history, the...
Go on, collect them all! Here's your opportunity to explore India like never before. 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. Through song and dance, clothing and architecture, Daadu and the gang will lead you to the beating heart of every state!With puzzles, crosswords and dozens of other activities, the books will...
This title takes readers to a valley in southern Jordan to discover the amazing city of Petra. Fascinating and historical images, maps, and more facts complete this title. This series is at a Level 3 and is specifically written for transitional readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards.
This fascinating book explores the growth and spread of Muslim peoples from the early 600s to the end of the Ottoman Empire. Early Islamic empires spread from the Middle East to the far corners of Asia and into Europe. The stories of the Umayyds, Abbasids, Al-Andalus, Fatimids, Crusades, Mongols, Safavids, and the Moghul and Ottoman empires are revealed. Key conquests and battles including the Crusades are detailed.
Hands-On Ancient History: Ancient Egypt HB (Hands-on Ancient History)
by Alexandra Fit
Combining history and hands-on activities, this multicultural series is great for the library and classroom. The history section contains traditional history information, whilst the 'hands-on' section contains recipes, crafts and physical activities. It includes activities to develop critical thinking skills; maps and timeline to develop social studies; and, teacher notes to explain how to use the books in the classroom.
A biography of the president of the Palestinian National Authority and winner of the Nobel Prize.
Arab-Israeli Conflict Paperback (Troubled World)
This new series provides a thorough account of 20th Century conflicts, whilst supplying more than just a straightforward narrative. Each book tackles a different conflict and examines the effect on ordinary people, provides biographies of the leading figures involved and examines media coverage. Includes: - photos and maps - timeline - glossary and index - other resources such as web sites, contact details of organisations, list of further reading.
This book is suitable for children of ages 9-14. The contributions of Iraq to world culture are numerous. This book traces the influence of early civilisations through the construction of ancient temples, the development of cuneiform writing, and the invention of the wheel. This book also explores the influence of Arabic and the religion of Islam on the traditions and celebrations of the people of Iraq. The topics include: the traditional and modern art and music of Iraq; temples built in Mesopo...
12 Things to Know about Terrorism (Today's News)
by Matthew McCabe
Describes twelve aspect of terrorism, including the difficulty of defining it, its risks and effects, and different kinds of terrorists, and discusses the role of governments in causing, preventing, and dealing with it. This book describes twelve things to know about terrorism, including its history, goals, and effects.
Palestine in the News (Middle East Nations in the News)
by Todd Gonzales