The 9 Cities of Ancient Egypt (And They All Look Alike!) - History 5th Grade Children's Ancient History
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.
A stirring anthology of sixty poems from the Middle East selected by honored anthologist, writer, and editor Naomi Shihab Nye. This beautiful collection of eloquent poems from Palestine, Israel, Egypt, Iraq, and elsewhere open windows into the hearts and souls of people we usually meet only on the nightly news. What we see when we look through these windows is the love of family, friends, and for the Earth, the daily occurrences of life that touch us forever, the longing for a sense of place. W...
In this full-color picture book, Let’s Go Explore Galilee, young readers travel to the holy land of Galilee. Complete with photographs, maps, vocabulary call-outs, fun facts, and more, this is the perfect resource for the young explorer. Read about the Biblical significance and history of Israel as well as current and curious information about foods, clothes, places of interest, and other pertinent facts of interest. Fulfills common core standards including:CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.2.1 Ask and answ...
Looks in depth at different regions of the world, their climate, economic development, religious groups, education, health and the political and social status of women. Includes tables, charts, diagrams and statistics with case studies. Features a range of maps, including landform, political, climate and population. Highlights major issues and challenges facing each region.
Garden of Ridván (Baha'i Holy Days)
by Alhan Rahimi and Alina Onipchenko
Le Jardin de Ridván (Baha'i Holy Days)
by Alhan Rahimi and Alina Onipchenko
Describes the activities of an extended family living on the outskirts of Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, providing brief information about daily life and customs.
Focus on Israel (World in Focus (World Almanac Library Hardcover))
by Professor Alex Woolf
This title is suitable for the children of ages 5 to 10 years. This bilingual children's illustrated dictionary brings the beauty of language home to English-speaking children in an easy-to-understand format. 500 illustrated entries feature subjects common to a child's experience such as animals, people, colours, numbers and activities. Appendices include such basics as common expressions, telling time, and months of the years. All non-English word are accompanied by a simple phonetic pronunciat...
Describes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, and people of Iran.
Syria (Enchantment of the World)
by M.C. Beaton and Margaret Beaton
Discusses the geography, history, people, economy, and customs of the ancient land of Syria.
Understanding Iran (Understanding Iran)
This work is for ages 9-14. Centuries of invasion through its mountain passes have created a host of different ethnic groups in Afghanistan. From mountain villages and nomadic lifestyles to desert and city living, Afghans are tied to one another through their belief in Islam and struggle for survival. Special spreads include information on women and girls, Islam, and the most recent war in Afghanistan. Topics include: early history and invaders; arrival of Islam; road to independence; Soviet war...
Ahmad describes the history, culture, and customs of Palestinians, and tells why his family decided to move.
"Examines the war in Iraq from the beginning of the conflict to what it's like to live there, what it's like for the soldiers, the politics of Iraq, and where we go from here"--Provided by publisher.
Jordan (Major Muslim Nations) (Major Nations of the Modern Middle East)
by Anna Carew-Miller and Anne Miller
Tunisia (Major Muslim Nations)
by Anna Carew-Miller and Anne Miller