With the first cup of tea, you are a stranger. With the second ...a friend. With the third cup of tea, you are family. One day Greg Mortenson set out to climb K2 - the world's second highest mountain - in honour of his younger sister, but things went wrong and Greg became lost. He wandered into a poor village, where the chief and his people took ...
Deborah Ellis's enormously popular "Breadwinner" trilogy recounted the experiences of children living in Afghanistan; now Ellis turns her attention to the young people of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. After visiting the region to conduct interviews, she presents their stories here -- in their own words. Twelve-year-old Nora, eleven-year-old ...
The astonishing, uplifting story of a real-life Indiana Jones and his humanitarian campaign to use education to combat terrorism in the Taliban's backyard Anyone who despairs of the individual's power to change lives has to read the story of Greg Mortenson, a homeless mountaineer who, following a 1993 climb of Pakistan's treacherous K2, was ...
This compilation of the poet's work features her poems of and about the Middle East and its people. While some of these poems have been previously published, others, like the poem that reflects on the events of September 11th, 2001, are new works. Nominated for the 2002 National Book Award in the young people's literature category.
This is a timely exploration of the history and geography of the Middle East and the culture and accomplishments of the ancient Hebrews, Babylonians, Persians, and other civilizations that flourished there. Full-color photographs.
Pack your bags! Were headed to Israel. On this whirlwind tour, youll learn all about the countrys landscape, culture, people, and more. Well explore Israels busy cities, sun-baked deserts, and coastal plains and even visit a kibbutz. Well also find out what foods people eat and how they celebrate holidays. A special section introduces Israels ...
Describes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, and people of Israel, a young nation celebrating its fiftieth birthday in 1998.
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 ...
This book is suitable for ages 9-14. In this country with little water and a lot of desert, people have wrestled with nature to build towns and cities, farms, and factories. "Israel - The Land" introduces young readers to this ancient land - a "homeland" and a dream come true for millions of people. The topics covered include: thriving cities such ...
This work is intended for children aged 9-14 years. The modern nation of Iraq occupies the ancient land of Mesopotamia, where the world s first known civilisation began. From the banks of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, where these first peoples settled, to the mountain communities of the north, and deserts of the south, this book explores a ...
NATIONAL STANDARDS: Grades K-4 National Social Studies Standards- Culture: I- People, societies, and cultures address needs and concerns in ways that are both similar and different- Cultural unity and diversity can be identified within and across groups- Time, Continuity, and Change: II- Accounts of past events, people, places, and situations ...
- Information-packed volumes provide comprehensive overviews of each nation's people, geography, history, government, economy, and culture- Abundant full-color illustrations guide the reader on a voyage of discovery- Maps reflect current political boundaries
This book is suitable for children of ages 9-14. From Babylon to the fall of Baghdad, for more than 5,000 years, Iraq has been known as the cradle of civilisation. In "Iraq: The People", the ancient Sumerian, Babylonian, and Assyrian civilisations are introduced as well as the Arab Empire that conquered the area in the 600s. The daily lives and ...
Whether you travel for business, pleasure, or a combination of the two, the ever-popular "Culture Shock!" series belongs in your backpack or briefcase. Get the nuts-and-bolts information you need to survive and thrive wherever you go. "Culture Shock!" country guides are easy-to-read, accurate, and entertaining crash courses in local customs and ...
Meet four Israeli teens as they make their choices to join one of the many branches of the Israel Defense Forces, and learn about the various branches of the IDF. As we get to know the four teens and follow their decision-making process about how to fulfill their mandatory service, we learn how the IDF with its advanced technology, intelligence ...
This work is for ages 9-14. The island of Puerto Rico or "rich port" has long been known as a centre of trade and commerce in the Caribbean. It is also a small island with great physical and social diversity. This book is full of beautifully photographed images of the island's mountain ranges, forests, and desert. Clearly written text will explain ...
This work is intended for children aged 9-14 years. Faith and tradition are at the centre of life in the Islamic Republic of Iran. "Iran The Culture" describes how daily prayer, religious holidays, and annual pilgrimages to holy sites keep Islam alive in the hearts of Iranians. The country's ancient arts are also celebrated including carpet making ...
This work is intended for children aged 9-14 years. Iran has been home to a diverse mix of conquering peoples over thousands of years. This colourful book shows how the people of Iran have retained their traditions since the Cultural Revolution of 1979, despite pressures of modernisation from the rest of the world. Full-colour images and ...
Discusses the geography, history, government, economy, and culture of the country that is Islam's birthplace and probably the driest large country on the face of the earth.
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