Kingfisher Knowledge: The Middle East

by Steele, Philip

• ISBN13: 9780753459843
• ISBN10: 0753459841
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-11-01
• Publisher: Kingfisher

Summary

The Middle East captures the richness and diversity of Middle Eastern culture and places the region in its global context in a way that no other reference has done for this age group. The Middle East dominates global news and politics, and its many historical and sociological complexities are difficult to understand. By examining a wide range of themes, including religion, resources, history, politics, and current affairs, and then embarking on a country-by-country examination, The Middle East is an excellent companion to any discussion of current news or social and political events. Philip Steelehas a passion for writing about history. He is a well-known author of more than one hundred children's books, includingCastles,Pirates,Knights,The Best Book of Mummies,The World of Pirates, andThe World of Castles. He was a student of medieval French and German literature, and has visited castles in England, France, Germany, Spain, and Poland. He has travelled to the Valley of the Kings and other sites of Ancient Egypt, and has met mummies face to face in the Cairo Museum. Philip now lives near Beaumaris and the other great castles of North Wales. The Middle Eastcaptures the richness and diversity of Middle Eastern culture and places the region in its global context in a way that no other reference has done for this age group. The Middle East dominates global news and politics, and its many historical and sociological complexities are difficult to understand. Taking an in-depth look at the peoples and places of this diverse region and examining a wide range of themes, including religion, resources, history, politics, and current affairs,The Middle Eastis an excellent companion to any discussion of current news or social and political events. On a country-by-country tour, learn about cooperation and conflicts, oil and resources, and religion and art--as well as recent disputes and hopes for the future. Kingfisher Knowledgetakes readers into the heart of a subject. Vivid photographs and thought-provoking digital artwork capture the essence of each topic, while compelling text guides the reader through a wealth of information. Each chapter encourages the reader to discover more through links to web sites, books, and places to visit and even suggests possible career opportunities. "This survey of the Middle East lives up to the Kingfisher reputation for succinct, thorough information complemented by excellent photography."--Children's Literature "A concise overview of the history and culture of the region, defined as the countries of Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, the Palestinian territories, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, the Gulf states, Iraq, Iran, and Afghanistan. The text is brief but informative, and current political controversies are touched on in an age-appropriate and evenhanded manner . . . This would be a good choice for middle graders or reluctant readers doing research on this subject."--School Library Journal

Author Biography

Philip Steele has a passion for writing about history. He is a well-known author of more than one hundred children's books, including Castles, Pirates, Knights, The Best Book of Mummies, The World of Pirates, and The World of Castles. He was a student of medieval French and German literature, and has visited castles in England, France, Germany, Spain, and Poland. He has travelled to the Valley of the Kings and other sites of Ancient Egypt, and has met mummies face to face in the Cairo Museum. Philip now lives near Beaumaris and the other great castles of North Wales.

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Children's Literature

This survey of the Middle East lives up to the Kingfisher reputation for succinct, thorough information complemented by excellent photography.

School Library Journal
A concise overview of the history and culture of the region, defined as the countries of Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, the Palestinian territories, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, the Gulf states, Iraq, Iran, and Afghanistan. The text is brief but informative, and current political controversies are touched on in an age-appropriate and evenhanded manner...This would be a good choice for middle graders or reluctant readers doing research on this subject...

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