Countries in crisis

Describes the geographic, political, and cultural history of Israel and discusses some of the challenges facing the country.

Describes the geographic, political, and cultural history of Indonesia, discusses some of the challenges facing the country, as well as the natural resources that could prove promising for the future, and looks at the devastating effects of the tsunami of 2004 on the nation.

Discusses Lebanon's history, covering long-standing religious differences and the violence that has racked the country for decades.

Examines the civil war, famine, and continued conflicts in the Sudan, the refusal of the Sudanese government to stop the genocide, and efforts by other nations to intervene.

Discusses the history of violence and political control in Iraq, the leadership of Saddam Hussein, and how the crisis in Iraq has changed since the 2003 invasion.

Discusses the background and history of Afghanistan, explaining where the country is located, and how it has been affected by war and the Taliban.

Describes the geographic, political, and cultural history of Iran and discusses some of the challenges facing the country as well as its domestic and foreign affairs.

Photographs and easy-to-follow text introduces young readers to Pakistan, and describes the country's geographic, political, and cultural history; as well as the challenges the country faces in the twenty-first century.