This series meets National Curriculum Standard for: Social Studies: Culture Global Connections People, Places, & Environments Production, Distribution, & Consumption Time, Continuity, & Change
Explore the Countries (Explore the Countries)
by Julie Murray and Sarah Tieck
Since the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948 by a United Nations mandate, the Middle East has been a flashpoint of conflict between the world's only Jewish state and the Palestinians, who lost their land because of the UN partition. Although peace agreements were signed with Egypt and Jordan in the 1970s and 1980s, and negotiations are ongoing with Syria and Lebanon, Israel's relationship with Palestine continues to be marked by violence. Despite the ongoing conflict with Palestine, Is...
Amr Speaks Arabic (Rosen Real Readers: Social Studies Nonfiction / Fiction: Fam)
by Declan Parnell
Israel (Countries of the World (Gareth Stevens))
by Lisa Owings
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.
Examines the landscape, climate, weather, population, culture, and industries of Saudi Arabia.
Israel the People (Lands, Peoples, & Cultures (Pb))
by Debbie Smith, the
This set of eight 4-page folders presents a tour of Jerusalem through the eyes of a young child with built-in classroom activities.
Celebrate the beauty and diversity of life in the Arab diaspora throughout the year. Wrapping grape leaves, playing doumbek, drawing henna tattoos, we’re Arab, Arab, Arab, the whole year through! Yallah! From January to December, join some busy kids as they partake in traditions old and new. There’s so much to do, whether it’s learning to write Arabic or looking at hijab fashion sites while planning costumes for a local comic convention. With details as vivid as the scent of jasmine and honeys...
This diverse series offers an accessible approach to countries across the world, from Ethiopia to Poland. Each title gives information about the language, history and geography of the country and includes a detailed map and useful facts, as well as how to find out more.
The new title in the acclaimed and longstanding FL World Alphabets series takes Israel as its subject. From D is for Dead Sea to S is for Souq, this is a celebration of Israel in all its diversity, from its rich heritage to modern-day life and families. A stunningly photographed introduction to a unique and fascinating country.
Food is something that we all have in common. We all need to eat to stay alive but the staggering variety of foods eaten around the world and the variety of ways in which they are cooked makes for a fascinating read. Do you know your baklava from your bulgur wheat? There's much more to Lebanese food than grilled meat and mezze! Discover all about the types of food Lebanese people eat - from the traditional to the modern - and read about how food is used in cultural and religious celebrations,...
The inspiring true story of Malala Yousafzai, human rights activist and the youngest ever winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, from debut author/illustrator Lina Maslo. Celebrate the power of one young woman speaking up for change with Free as a Bird. This beautiful nonfiction picture book is perfect for sharing at home or in the classroom. When Malala Yousafzai was born, some people shook their heads because girls were considered bad luck. But her father looked into her eyes and knew she could do...
A heartwarming story of a stray dog and a U.S. Marine who met under the unlikeliest circumstances in Afghanistan-and who changed each other's lives forever. As part of an elite team of Marines, Craig Grossi was sent on his most dangerous assignment to the Sangin District of Afghanistan. He expected to face harsh conditions and violence from Taliban fighters. What he didn't expect was to meet a stray dog, with a big goofy head and little legs-a dog all on his own, filthy and covered in bugs,...
La Escuela Secreta de Nasreen, Una Historia Verdadera de Afganistn
by Jeanette Winter