Pub Date: October 31, 2002
Dewey: 958.1
LCCN: 2003004382
Lexile Code: 0000
Features: Glossary, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product, Table of Contents
Target Age Group: 08 to 11
Physical Info: 0.28" H x 10.86" L x 8.28" W ( 0.39 lbs) 32 pages
BISAC Categories:
Juvenile Nonfiction | Places | Middle East | History | Social Science | Customs Traditions Anthropology
Description: From the dominating Hindu Kush mountain range to the desolate "desert of death", Afghanistan's many ethnic groups have made their home in this country's rugged terrain. Beautiful, full-color photographs and simple text show children the awe-inspiring landscape, lifestyles of the people, and the hardships of a remarkable country trying to bring stability to its nation. Topics include: - Hindu Kush and other mountains - rivers and irrigation - deserts - people of Afghanistan - struggle for peace - landmines - cities and ruins - farming and herding - wildlife