COUNTRIES IN THE NEWS brings together the facts about the countries that hit the headlines today. Each book explores a country in depth and features the latest issues, historical background and details, up-to-date facts and figures and current opinions. Special panels highlight key information and suggest important talking points.
The Middle East Peace Process (Opposing Viewpoints (Paperback))
by Susan C Hunnicutt
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...
Iran (Countries of the World (Gareth Stevens)) (Countries of the World Set 1)
by Karen Kenney
Iran - The Land (Revised, Ed. 2) (Lands, Peoples & Cultures)
by Joanne Richter
A tour of Israel profiles such sites as the Old City of Jerusalem, modern Tel Aviv, and the Biblical Zoo while introducing the regionā°
Israel (Major Nations of the Modern Middle East)
by M. Garfinkle
Afghanistan (Major Nations of the Modern Middle East) (Growth & Influence of Islam S.)
by Kim Whitehead
Pakistan (Explore the Countries) (Big Buddy Books. Explore the Countries)
by Julie Murray
Photographs and text introduce the geography, history, government, people, and economy of Iraq, the cradle of civilization.
Hoping for Peace in Iraq (Peace Pen Pals) (Peace Pen Pals (Gareth Stevens))
by Jim Pipe
Afganistan (Readlings en Espanol: Un Mundo)
by Trace Taylor and Lucia M Sanchez
Chronicles from National Geographic (Cultural & Geographical Exploration - Chronicles from National Geographic S.)
On August 15, 1914, after more than a decade of work, the first steamship passed through the Panama Canal, opening up travel from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. This book describes the building of the canal, using National Geographic articles.'
Seven Natural Wonders of Asia and the Middle East (Seven Wonders)
by Michael Woods
Iraq (True Books: Countries (Hardcover)) (True Books: Countries (Paperback))
by Mel Friedman
- Clean new design for easy readability and comprehension - Updated text presented in a lively, continuous narrative - New center-spread sidebar feature presenting material in a fun, creative way - Excellent age-appropriate introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects - Important Words glossary clarifies subject-specific vocabulary - Resources section encourages independent study - Index makes navigating subject matter easy
Surveys the history, government, people, culture, and economy of Israel.
Iraq (Major Nations of the Modern Middle East)
by Bill, Dorcas Thompson