Quick view Iraq by Paul Mason Traces the history, landscape, culture, and resources of this large Middle Eastern country currently in political and religious turmoil. View Details
Quick view Cultural Traditions in Iran by Lynn Peppas Many of the holidays in Iran are rooted in the religion of Islam. This fascinating book describes the ways in which Iranians celebrate holidays with religious festivals, foods, and customs. Young readers will also discover how the people of Iran... View Details
Quick view Iran - the land (revised, ed. 2) by April Fast This newly revised book provides a basic introduction to contemporary Iran the land that was ancient Persia. Imagine life in this land of earthquakes, sand storms, and extreme weather, from burning hot deserts to the humid shores of the Caspian Sea to... View Details
Quick view Cultural Traditions in Israel by Molly Aloian This fascinating book describes the holidays and traditions of Israel. Most national holidays celebrate events in the Jewish religion. Young readers will also learn which holidays are observed by the country's many Muslims and how Israelis celebrate... View Details
Quick view Who Are the Muslims? by Anbara Wali Gives and overview of life in the Islamic world, including an overview of the countries in which Muslims live, basic information about the beliefs shared by all Muslims, and the history of the spread of Islam throughout the world. The book also examines... View Details
Quick view The Role of Religion in the Early Islamic World by Jim Whiting This informative book describes how the Muslim religion started, including the life of the Prophet Muhammad; the Hegira and Kaaba; caliphs; the split of the Sunni and Shi'a and the beliefs of both; Sufism; the Muslim calendar; key events that are... View Details
Quick view War in Afghanistan: Overthrow of the Taliban and Aftermath by Dorothy Kavanaugh or more than 30 years, Afghanistan has been plagued by war and violence. In October 2001, the United States sent troops to Afghanistan in order to remove the Taliban, a group of Muslim fundamentalists that had gained control of the country and were... View Details
Quick view The Rise of Nationalism: The Arab World, Turkey, and Iran by Barry Rubin Examines the ideological background of nationalist movements in the Middle East, including Jewish nationalism in Palestine, tracing the way these movements grew and developed. View Details
Quick view Cultural Traditions in Egypt by Lynn Peppas Egypt's culture is a fascinating mixture of ancient traditions passed down by the native peoples, as well as the traditions and cultures of countries such as England and Greece, who ruled Egypt in different periods of history. This interesting book... View Details
Quick view The Middle Ages: An Interactive History Adventure by Allison Lassieur Capstone's best-selling You Choose format, set in the Middle Ages. Introduction sets the scene and provides context; conclusion provides an overview of the Middle Ages. In between, readers get to choose their path to experience life as it would have... View Details
Quick view Lost Boy, Lost Girl: Excaping Civil War in Sudan by John Bul Dau One of thousands of children who fled strife in southern Sudan, John Bul Dau survived hunger, exhaustion, and violence. His wife, Martha, endured similar hardships. In this memorable book, the two convey the best of African values while relating searing... View Details
Quick view Ancient Egypt: Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of Egypt's Past by Jill Rubalcaba Travel back in time to a civilization that lasted over 3,000 years. Knowledge of this splendid culture comes to us through significant archaeological finds, such as royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, which contained not only mummies, but exquisite... View Details