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North Africa and the Middle East (Modern World Cultures Ser.)
Par Jeffrey A. Gritzner. 2006
Discusses the history, population, climate, and cultural and environmental diversity of countries such as Mauritania, Algeria, Sudan, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia,…
Turkey, Iraq, Iran, and Afghanistan. Highlights contributions of ancient civilizations, the influence of the Western world, and modern economic, social, and political challenges. For junior and senior high readers. 2006Fidel Castro's Cuba (Dictatorships)
Par Rita J. Markel. 2008
Describes Fidel Castro's overthrow of the Batista government in 1959 and his establishment of a revolutionary government. Traces the island's…
history from 1492 to 2007. Discusses the 1961 Cuban Missile Crisis, the subsequent U.S. trade embargo, and Cuban life under socialist rule. For junior and senior high readers. 2008Explores the artifacts and ruins found in modern-day Iraq that illuminate ancient Mesopotamia, the cradle of civilization. Covers clay tablets…
and cuneiform writing, jewelry and treasures of long-ago queens in Sumer and Assyria, and the hanging gardens of Babylon. Discusses the importance of protecting this heritage. For grades 4-7. 2007Antarctica: the heart of the world
Par Coral Tulloch. 2006
Antarctica's geologic history, flora and fauna, and ecological importance, based on information the author gathered. Discusses past and present expeditions…
and existing research stations. Includes quotes from doctors and scientists who live there. For grades 5-8. 2003Discusses and analyses archaeological finds in Peru to learn about ancient civilizations of the Moche and Inca. Covers woven clothing,…
Nasca line drawings, expert stonework in Cusco, frozen mummies, and the long-lost mountain city Machu Picchu. Describes using computer imagery and CAT scans as investigative tools. For grades 4-7. 2007The Saudi royal family
Par Jennifer Reed, Jennifer Bond Reed. 2007
Presents the history and leaders of the Al Sauds, the nomadic tribe that rules the Middle Eastern country of Saudi…
Arabia. Highlights the conflicts between the Islamic religion and oil money and discusses the role of the country in the war on terror. For junior and senior high readers. 2007Ancient Africa: archaeology unlocks the secrets of Africa's past (National Geographic investigates)
Par Victoria Sherrow. 2007
Describes archaeological discoveries on the continent of Africa that expand knowledge of prehistoric people and human development. Discusses artifacts and…
fossil remains in East Africa, pyramids in Nubia, stone structures in Zimbabwe, and rock paintings in the Sahara. Features scientists' interpretation of these findings. For grades 4-7. 2007Lebanon (Enchantment of the World)
Par Terri Willis. 2005
Surveys this country's geography, history, and culture. Highlights Lebanon's ancient importance and recounts its civil independence in 1943, after which…
the capital, Beirut, became the "Paris of the Middle East." Details the political turmoil from the 1970s to the 1990s that included a devastating civil war. For grades 5-8. 2005The North Pole was here: puzzles and perils at the top of the world (New York Times)
Par Andrew Revkin, Andrew C. Revkin. 2006
A reporter discusses his trip to the North Pole to accompany scientists studying the global warming trend in the Arctic.…
Revkin explains the history of polar exploration, ice shelf drift, and methods of the team's research. Includes excerpts from his articles in the New York Times. For grades 6-9. 2006Living as a refugee in America: Mohammed's story (Children in crisis)
Par Helen Howard. 2006
Fifteen-year-old Mohammed describes fleeing the Taliban with his mother and siblings, their travels to other countries before arriving in St.…
Louis, Missouri, and his adjustment to American life. His account is interspersed with facts about refugees and cultural, political, and social conditions in Afghanistan. For grades 5-8. 2005Disaster in the Indian Ocean, tsunami 2004 (Monumental milestones)
Par John Albert Torres. 2005
Describes the devastation of the December 26, 2004, tsunami in southeast Asia. Survivors recall the initial ocean surge, the chaos…
that followed, and challenges of recovery. Includes factual explanations of the causes of a tsunami, world response efforts, and other relevant topics. For grades 4-7. 2005The places in between
Par Rory Stewart. 2006
Afghanistan, 2002. Scotsman Rory Stewart recounts his solitary walk from Herat to Kabul, straight through the central mountains, after the…
fall of the Taliban. He recalls strangers' hospitality, a dog's companionship, and his adventures on the road. Comments on local history and customs. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2004Colombia (Modern Nations of the World Ser.)
Par Peg Lopata. 2005
Discusses the geography, people, and culture of this northern South American country. Chronicles Colombia's history including Spanish colonization and its…
1886 formation as a republic. Examines Colombia's pattern of political instability and challenges posed by poverty, unemployment, and the illegal drug trade. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2005Chile (Modern Nations of the World Ser.)
Par David Schaffer. 2005
Describes the geography, culture, and people of Chile, a country on the southwestern coast of South America. Chronicles Chile's history…
including Spanish colonization, independence, and the strict regime of dictator Augusto Pinochet, who seized power during a violent 1973 military coup. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2005Empires of medieval West Africa: Ghana, Mali, and Songhay (Great Empires of the Past Ser.)
Par David C. Conrad. 2005
Explores the history, people, places, and ideas of these three African kingdoms that grew into empires. Discusses the vital roles…
of salt and Islam in these areas and connections between the past and present traditions. For grades 6-9. 2005Costa Rica (Modern Nations of the World Ser.)
Par Debra A. Miller. 2005
Discusses the geography, people, and culture of this Central American country. Chronicles Costa Rica's history including Spanish colonization, 1821 independence,…
and its 1948 civil war. Examines Costa Rica's values of peace and democracy as evidenced by social programs and absence of any military. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2005Nicaragua (Modern Nations of the World Ser.)
Par Debra A. Miller. 2005
Discusses the geography, history, and culture of this Central American country. Chronicles Nicaragua's history including Spanish colonization and 1838 independence…
as a republic. Examines the legacy of foreign domination and challenges posed by poverty, natural disasters, economic instability, and political corruption. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2005Venezuela (Modern World Nations Ser.)
Par Richard A. Crooker. 2005
Explores the geography, history, and Spanish heritage of one of the northernmost countries in South America. Covers the culture, government,…
and economic outlook of this oil-rich nation as it deals with threatening political problems. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2006Walking the Bible: a [illustrated] journey for kids through the greatest stories ever told
Par Bruce Feiler, Bruce S Feiler, Sasha Meret. 2004
In this children's version of his bestselling book, the author takes the reader to locations mentioned in the Old Testament.…
As he tours the Middle East, Bruce Feiler recalls biblical stories relevant to each place visited. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2004Antarctica: journeys to the South Pole
Par Walter Dean Myers. 2004
Discusses exploration of the icy continent from James Cook's voyage in 1772 to the expeditions of Robert Falcon Scott, Ernest…
Shackleton, and Roald Amundsen in the early 1900s. Describes the dangers caused by hazardous travel conditions and limited equipment, provisions, communication, and scientific knowledge. For grades 6-9. 2004