Middle East

This fascinating book provides an up-close look at Angkor Wat. Young readers will learn about the history and construction of the structure, as well as what the site is like today. The book also features informative sidebars, a "That's Amazing!" special feature, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.

Four starred reviews!<BR> <BR>Based on the true story of the author’s great-grandmother, this “affectingly gentle” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) picture book about surviving the Armenian Genocide sparkles with hope and heart even amid unspeakable tragedy—perfect for readers of The Proudest Blue and Yuyi Morales’s Dreamers.<BR><BR>Rose is what my parents call me:<BR> Dzovinar, their rose by the sea.<BR> <BR>Dzovinar (“zill-ven-ar”) lives with her family in Armenia, where the hillside is dotted with sheep and the apricot trees bloom every spring. She loves her home—but one day, soldiers storm her village, and she returns to an empty house.<BR> <BR>Their parents gone, Dzovinar and her sister are forced to flee. Afraid and alone, they journey across the desert, then over the ocean: first to France and then to America, where they hope a new future will bloom. Changed but not lost, Dzovinar takes root in a new land…forever a rose by the sea.

In this gripping novel by the author of the New York Times bestseller Amal Unbound, Hafsa pushes back against her family’s expectations—and discovers her own power.<BR><BR>Hafsa intends to be a doctor one day, so she’s thrilled to be accepted into Bukhari Summer Science Camp for kids who share her dream. Her parents, however, do not share her enthusiasm. They don’t support the idea of girls being doctors, the camp is expensive, and they don’t want to send her off to the big city of Lahore unsupervised. But when her brother-in-law offers to pay, and he and her sister invite her to stay at their house instead of in the dorms, her parents grudgingly give in. Hafsa couldn’t be more excited, but things get off to a shaky start when it immediately becomes apparent that she accidently signed up for the wrong program. And since she’s the only one not staying in the dorms, her fellow students treat her like an outsider—and a country bumpkin. On top of all that, she’s worried about her sister, who seems to have set aside her own career goals to please her in-laws.<BR><BR>But Hafsa’s way is to forge ahead, whether that means finding ways to pursue her medical studies, immersing herself in the climate studies program, or taking a pivotal field trip to the zoo—where an encounter with an elephant leads to several unexpected outcomes. It’s not easy to negotiate being part of a community—and a family—that doesn’t support her dreams, but Hafsa’s never been the type to take no for an answer. She’s determined to grab any chance she can for a better future, no matter what the odds are stacked against her.

A good king is looking for the right words to help his people, rich or poor, deal with life's challenges. Ezra, a humble servant boy, wants to help the king solve his problem. Finally, through a series of mishaps, Ezra hands the king a strange gift—and the perfect words. Many cultures around the world have told versions of this story for centuries. President Abraham Lincoln even included one in a speech. This lively version is adapted from a Jewish source, and it is the great king Solomon who is searching for those precious words to help his people. Author Simpson and illustrator Bernhard once again invite children into the mystery and excitement of another faraway world.

Jerusalem is unique: the capital of two peoples and the shrine of three faiths. A cast of extraordinary characters have played a part in the city's history, including King David, Cyrus the Great, Cleopatra, the Maccabees, Julius Caesar, Herod the Great, Queen Melisende, Saladin, Suleiman the Magnificent, Catherine the Great, Napoleon, Churchill, Ben-Gurion and Arafat.<BR><BR>Many have claimed Jerusalem belongs only to them, but its stories belong to many. In this beautifully illustrated book, historian Simon Sebag Montefiore tells thirty of the most remarkable stories in the city's 3,000-year history. By explaining the Middle East's political, religious and ethnic divisions, from 1000 BCE to 2000, the book becomes an essential guide to understanding today's world.<BR><BR>Based on the seminal classic Jerusalem: A Biography, and vividly brought to life by illustrators Rui Ricardo and Catherine Rowe.

Mariam's Dream follows real-life freedom dreamer Mariam Al-Shaar, known around the world for building Soufra, a women-run kitchen in the Bourj Al-Barajneh refugee camp in Beirut, Lebanon.

Die Weihnachtsgeschichte spielerisch, kindgerecht und ganz sanft erzähltIn einer kalten Winternacht leuchtet ein heller Stern am Himmel auf. Sieh nur, kleines Weihnachtseselchen! Dem Esel wird ganz warm ums Herz, als er den Stern entdeckt und ihr ihm gemeinsam folgt. Ermutige das Eselchen, weiterzugehen, als Wolken am Himmel aufziehen, und puste sie weg, damit der Stern wieder leuchten kann. Klopf schließlich sachte an der geheimnisvollen Stalltür an und finde zusammen mit dem Eselchen heraus, was sich dahinter verbirgt. So erlebt das Eselchen mit deiner Hilfe ein magisches Weihnachtsfest!¿ Bewährtes Konzept: Leicht verständliche Mitmachaktionen machen Kleinkindern ab 2 Jahren großen Spaß¿ Fördert Motorik und Spracherwerb: Mit sanften Interaktionen wie Pusten, Klopfen und Tippen und einfachen Texten¿ Tolles Weihnachtsgeschenk: Ideal als Empfehlung für Eltern und Großeltern zur Adventszeit

When Parastoo’s mother must go away for the winter, the cycles of nature give Parastoo hope that her mother, like the birds, will return in the spring.<BR><BR>Parastoo loves the colors that make up her world, and especially loves the blue swallows in the tree outside her window. She’s sad when they fly south for the winter—and this year is hard because her mom has to go away for a while, too. Fortunately, her grandparents take great care of her, and she continues to find joy in the wonders of each season. But she longs for spring, when her mother will return just like the swallows.<BR><BR>Celebrating the cycles of nature, this warm family story offers a reassuring message about how seasons of nature—and life—come and go, each with their own special beauty.

"A well-paced, exciting story in which stalwart heroes attempt to outwit inscrutable villains...Readers who love mysteries and adventure stories are sure to enjoy the experience." —ALA Booklist (starred review)"A tantalizing playground for inquisitive minds." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)"A bold and thrilling reimagining of Arthur Conan Doyle’s early life, filled with students and teachers who the world would later come to know so well, including Dr. Watson, James Moriarty, and, of course, Sherlock Holmes.” —The Conan Doyle EstateFrom the acclaimed author Ali Standish of The Ethan I Was Before comes a thrilling middle grade tale with hair-raising adventures, new friendships, secret societies, and the mind behind one of the greatest detectives of all time: Sherlock Holmes. Now in paperback!When young Arthur Conan Doyle is o­ffered a spot at Baskerville Hall, a secret school for extraordinarily gifted children, he is elated at being chosen—and being given a chance to turn his family’s fortunes around. There, Arthur makes quick friends with Irene Eagle, a girl who boldly strides into action, and Jimmie Moriarty, a boy whose brilliance rivals Arthur’s own. Together, they discover that their new school is a peculiar place, home to leaning towers and unexplained explosions, prowling wolves and extinct birds.Arthur quickly makes enemies, too— deadly foes who wants him expelled . . . or worse. When Arthur and his friends are invited into a powerful secret society called the Clover, they must pass three challenging tests to be accepted. But along the way, Arthur uncovers a mystery that will lead to grand adventure . . . and even greater danger.An Amazon Best Books of the Month pick for September!A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection pick!

Eine neue zu Herzen gehende Geschichte mit der charmanten und kreativen Salma Salma lebt nun schon seit einem Jahr, elf Monaten und sechs Tagen in Hamburg und von Baba getrennt. Jetzt kann er endlich kommen und ihre neue Wohnung sehen, die Mama und Salma liebevoll für ihn eingerichtet haben - sogar mit selbst gebastelten Laternen. Salma freut sich so auf das Wiedersehen mit Baba, aber sie macht sich auch Sorgen. Was, wenn er Syrien so sehr vermisst, dass er sie und Mama wieder verlässt? Der queere syrisch-kanadische Autor Danny Ramadan erzählt in seinem Erstlesebuch 'Bei Salma zu Hause' über das Ankommen und Sich-ein-Zuhause-Gestalten in einem neuen Land. Dabei beschreibt er sowohl die Schwierigkeiten, die mit der neuen Umgebung, den neuen Gewohnheiten, der fremden Sprache und dem Vermissen der Heimat einhergehen, als auch die Frage, ob man mehr als eine Heimat haben kann. Es legt den Fokus auf die Zeit des Familiennachzugs und was dieser für alle Beteiligten bedeutet. Ein Buch zum Selbstlesen, Vorlesen und für gemeinsame Gespräche. Es kann auch gut im Deutschunterricht für Sprachlernende eingesetzt werden. Der Text wird von 32 schwarz-weißen Illustrationen begleitet und beinhaltet eine Anleitung, um eine Laterne wie Salma zu basteln! 'Eine realistische, zärtliche Perspektive auf die Einwanderung von Kindern.' Kirkus Reviews

Learn all about Jerusalem--a sacred city in the Middle East that has existed for over five thousand years.<BR><BR>From the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series comes Where Is?, a series that tells the stories of world-famous landmarks and natural wonders and features a fold-out map!<BR><BR>In 2005, a group of construction workers in Jerusalem made an incredible discovery. Underneath the parking lot they were digging up lay an ancient city that was built in the tenth century! Three years later, gold coins from an even earlier century were found at the site. The city of Jerusalem is like a layer cake of history—more than five thousand years of complicated history—all of which author Ellen Morgan explains clearly and objectively in this illustrated book.

In this fast-paced adventure story set in the Canadian arctic, fifteen-year-old Inuit hunter Nick Thrasher comes face-to-face with a fearsome creature on a routine caribou hunt gone wrong. Part grizzly, part polar bear, this environmental mutant has been pegged the “grolar bear” by wildlife experts. Nick may have escaped this time, but it won’t be his last encounter.Then Nick’s estranged half-brother, Ryan, offers to take him on a rafting trip down a remote part of the Firth River. But when disaster strikes, the two narrowly evade death. They’re left stranded without supplies—and then the grolar bear appears. Will Hobbs brings his singular style to this suspenseful story about two brothers fighting for survival against the unpredictable—and sometimes deadly—whims of nature.Forced to rely on a brother he’s never met, can Nick survive the unforgiving Arctic and the monster that hunts them?- Wilderness Survival: After a rafting trip disaster, Nick and Ryan are left stranded without supplies on the remote Firth River, forced to fight the elements and their own fears.- Estranged Brothers: Nick is an Inuit hunter; his half-brother Ryan is a photographer from Arizona he’s never met. They’ll have to overcome their differences and learn to trust each other to stay alive.- Man vs. Nature: A terrifying "grolar bear"—part grizzly, part polar bear—stalks them through the tundra, a monstrous hunter with no fear of man.- Coming of Age Adventure: A gripping story for teens that explores themes of family, heritage, and what it truly means to never say die in the face of impossible odds.

Picture book charmer Salma stars in a new early chapter book series!Book Three: Salma Joins the TeamSalma dreams of becoming a champion swimmer like her hero, Olympian Yusra Mardini. So when she signs up for her school's swim club, it feels like her dreams could come true . . . until mean comments from older girls at the pool and women at her mosque spark body image and self-esteem issues. But with the help of her close friends and family-the team that always has her back-Salma is ready to claim her place in the pool.About the Series: Charming, creative Salma takes on big feelings with even bigger ideas as she navigates life in a new country, Syrian identity, family changes, and new friendships in this engaging and heartfelt early chapter book series.Over 17 awards for Salma the Syrian Chef!PRAISE for Book 1, Salma Makes a Home"A forthright, tender perspective on childhood immigration." -Kirkus Reviews

A unique wordless picture book about Palestine that will fill your imagination and tickle your senses with a hearty dose of Palestinian family, food, and fortitude.To celebrate her birthday, all Amal wants is to bite into the sweetest slice of cheesy kunafa from Nablus Sweets, the best place in town. When her party ends with no kunafa in sight, she comes up with a plan. Will Amal be able to overcome all the obstacles that she must face in order to get her birthday kunafa?

Israel is also known as the Holy Land. Knowing the history of the country will reveal why it is called as such along with other information that makes Israel unique. This book discusses history in an age-appropriate format composed of a combination of pictures and simplified texts. So what are you waiting for? Secure a copy today.

Journey across the globe with the Moon during the holy month of Ramadan, and discover how Muslims and non-Muslims alike can celebrate the Islamic month, ending with Eid!This joyful and welcoming picture book captures the meaning of Ramadan, one of the world's most important celebrations¿, and explains the cultural differences across different countries by sharing the various practices - from the call to prayer, to sharing home-cooked food, and the art of henna.With lyrical prose, beautiful illustrations, and a helpful fact page and glossary, this is the perfect gift book or introduction to Ramadan and Eid for all children.

Join over 50,000 children, teens and adults who've read the Ava & Carol Detective Agency series.Ava and Carol, teen detectives, can find a mystery just about anywhere, so why should Cairo, Egypt be any different?While Ava's mom, a world-renowned journalist is investigating the historical records behind King Tut's discovery, Ava and Carol accidentally, on purpose, become entangled in their own mystery.They witness an older Egyptian man attempting to convince a police investigator that he is being watched, but his words fall on deaf ears. Ava, who can't stand to see sad old men, offers their assistance. Omar, the old man, warns them that it's too dangerous, but that only makes the girls more anxious to help.Once on the case, the girls discover why Omar is being watched. He has an ancient map with clues that lead to a stolen treasure that had been passed down from King Tut's grandfather to the boy king himself. As the girls unravel the clues, the thieves become more desperate. If Ava and Carol find the treasure first, they'll turn it over to the Egyptian government.In a twisty game of cat and mouse, the girls must use all their investigative skills and creativity to find the treasure before the bad guys, and rescue Omar, who had suddenly disappeared.Follow teen sleuths Ava and Carol through the streets and pyramids of Egypt as they attempt to solve a mystery over a century old.The Mystery of the Egyptian Pyramid is a fun, mystery adventure and is chock full of historical facts about the life and death of King Tut.

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionA School Library Journal Best BookA Chicago Public Library Best of the Best BookA Bank Street Best Children’s BookWith radiant and welcoming art, Natasha Khan Kazi's debut picture book is a modern holiday classic that captures the magic and meaning of one of the world's most joyful and important celebrations.It's Ramadan, the month of peace, and Moon watches over Ramadan traditions with excitement and longing in this sweetly illustrated debut.In Egypt, India, Argentina, and the United Arab Emirates, in Somalia, New Zealand, and Indonesia, in Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States, children and their families do good deeds in honor of those who have less.Cleverly blending glimpses of different countries' celebrations with the corresponding phases of the moon, Moon's Ramadan makes Ramadan, one of the world's most widely celebrated traditions, accessible and exciting for all readers. Includes robust and easy-to-understand back matter.

When a wolf comes to the valley, the animals get scared. How can they escape being the wolf's next meal? One clever rabbit has an idea. With engaging text and easy-to-follow panels, Discover Graphics: Global Folktales are perfect for graphic novel fans new and old.