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Synopsis
Explores the geography, history, government, economy, people, and culture of Iraq.
Mindy Hardwick - Children's Literature
The world's first known civilization, Mesopotamia, was located in southeastern Iraq. Since then, the land of Iraq has experienced both the loss of human life and environmental damage due to wars fought on its soil. Yet, the people of Iraq have managed to continue with their lives. They are a unique group of people with fascinating religious customs, leisure activities, and even art. Readers will learn about festivals, food, and the architecture of the Iraq people. As an added bonus, the book also includes recipes, a geographical map, an economic map, and a cultural map of Iraq. This detailed, nonfiction book, part of the "Cultures of the World" series, is an outstanding choice for a social studies curriculum studying Iraq. The detailed, factual information will make this book a must read for any report on Iraq. 2004, Benchmark Books/Marshall Cavendish, Ages 10 to 14.
Editorials
Children's Literature
The world's first known civilization, Mesopotamia, was located in southeastern Iraq. Since then, the land of Iraq has experienced both the loss of human life and environmental damage due to wars fought on its soil. Yet, the people of Iraq have managed to continue with their lives. They are a unique group of people with fascinating religious customs, leisure activities, and even art. Readers will learn about festivals, food, and the architecture of the Iraq people. As an added bonus, the book also includes recipes, a geographical map, an economic map, and a cultural map of Iraq. This detailed, nonfiction book, part of the "Cultures of the World" series, is an outstanding choice for a social studies curriculum studying Iraq. The detailed, factual information will make this book a must read for any report on Iraq. 2004, Benchmark Books/Marshall Cavendish, Ages 10 to 14.—Mindy Hardwick