Libya

Contributor(s): Miller, Debra A (Author)

ISBN: 9781590184431

Publisher: Lucent Books

$24.08

Pub Date: January 7, 2005

Dewey: 961.2

LCCN: 2004017962

Lexile Code: 0000

Features: Annotated, Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Table of Contents

Target Age Group: 10 to 13

Physical Info: 0.55" H x 9.32" L x 7.10" W ( 0.82 lbs) 112 pages

BISAC Categories:

History | Africa

Series: Modern Nations of the World (Lucent)

Accelerated Reader® Info

Quiz #:0000101118 ( Libya)

Reading level: 11.20

Interest level: UG

Point value: 5.0

Descriptions, Reviews, etc.

Description: Libya, an oil-rich nation in northern Africa, has been ruled for twenty-five years by Muammar Qaddafi, a revolutionary dictator who promoted socialism and developed a reputation as a supporter of terrorism. This book explores the geography, culture, and history of Libya and recent changes made in its economic and foreign policies.

Review Quotes: "This book is a welcome addition to upper elementary and junior high school libraries."

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