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 challenges of today's Iraqi and Kurdish populations are presented with the help of candid full-colour photography. The topics include: the Macedonian leader, Alexander the Great; the Tower of Babylon that Hammurabi built, and his creation of the legal code known as the Code of Hammurabi; the Turkic ruler Tamerlane, and the conquer of Baghdad; Ottoman leader Suleyman, and the Ottoman Empire; Iraq after the revolution; and, the languages spoken in Iraq, their education, and the influence of ancient spice routes on Iraqi cuisine....

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 timeless landscape scarred by a history of war and conquest. Topics include: the unrest between Iraq and its neighbouring countries for Iraq's rich oil fields, and the conflicts between ethnic and religious groups; the excavation of artefacts dating from the Sumerian times from the ancient cities of Ur and Neneveh; the buried city of Babylon, and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world; and the trade, industry, and farming of Iraqi modern cities such as Baghdad, Mosul, and Basra....

This work is intended for children aged 9-14 years. 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 challenges of today's Iraqi and Kurdish populations are presented with the help of candid full-colour photography. Topics include: the Macedonian leader, Alexander the Great; the Tower of Babylon that Hammurabi built, and his creation of the legal code known as the Code of Hammurabi; the Turkic ruler Tamerlane, and the conquer of Baghdad; Ottoman leader Suleyman, and the Ottoman Empire; Iraq after the revolution; the languages spoken in Iraq, their education, and the influence of ancient spice routes on Iraqi cuisine....

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 timeless landscape scarred by a history of war and conquest. Topics include: the unrest between Iraq and its neighbouring countries for Iraq's rich oil fields, and the conflicts between ethnic and religious groups; the excavation of artefacts dating from the Sumerian times from the ancient cities of Ur and Neneveh; the buried city of Babylon, and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world; and the trade, industry, and farming of Iraqi modern cities such as Baghdad, Mosul, and Basra....

This work is intended for children aged 9-14 years. 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 on the traditions and celebrations of the people of Iraq. Topics include: the traditional and modern art and music of Iraq; temples built in Mesopotamia for the worship of gods and goddesses such as Enlil, Shamash, Sin, and Ishtar; how Muslims use their lunar calendar, and their activities during Ramadan; Iraqi handicrafts such as ornate pottery, carpets, and textiles from Neneveh, Kirkuk, and Arbil; and how the people of Iraq celebrate the holidays Nawruz and Eid ul-Fitar....

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 fascinating information help depict the vibrant people who live in this ancient land. Other topics include: early settlement by Aryan invaders; rule by Alexander the Great of Greece; the rise of Twelver Shi'i Islam; Perisans, Azerbaijanis, and Kurds; family and the changing roles of women; education, pastimes, and celebrations; and Iranian foods....

This work is intended for children aged 9-14 years. "Iran The Land" brings to life the country previously known to the world for centuries as Persia. Beautiful full-colour photographs feature Iran's dramatic landscape of mountains, salt deserts, and hot springs as well as the daily lives of its people who must cope with dust storms, earthquakes, and even volcanoes. Other topics include: how people obtain water in the desert; ancient site of Persepolis, or Takht-e Jamshid, and the treasures buried there; oases and highlands; the cities of Tehran, Isfahan, Tabriz, and Shiraz; the country's wildlife including ibexes, gazelles, and jackals; and the discovery of oil and its impact on the Iranian economy....