arabs

Tells the legends and stories of Arabia, from ancient myths of pre-Islamic times to folktales from the Golden Age of the Arab Muslim world.

Zed, a Lebanese-British teenager, recalls the agonizing ordeal during which he, as a timid eight-year-old hostage of an Arab terrorist group, learned about courage.

Describes some aspects of Arab culture and knowledge hundreds of years ago which are up-to-date today. Includes related activities.

An illustrated collection of twenty-six stories from the "Arabian Nights," including those of Sinbad, Ali Baba, Aladdin, and lesser known characters.

When her favorite brother disappears in the desert forever, Nadia refuses to let him be forgotten, despite her father's bitter decree that his name shall not be uttered.

Ten stories from the Tales of a thousand and one nights, including the well-known ones of Aladdin and the lamp, Ali Baba and the forty thieves, and Sinbad the sailor.

A retelling of three tales from the "Arabian Nights" including "Aladdin," "The Queen of the Serpents," and "Ubar, the lost city of Brass.".

A poor tailor's lazy son finds a magic lamp and uses it to win the hand of a beautiful princess.

An abridged version of the tale of Scheherazade, daughter of King Shahryar's advisor, who tells her husband, the king, a different story every night to keep him from fulfilling his plan to kill her in the morning.

A collection of essays on the Arabs who migrate to and make their homes in America. Focusing on themes of disturbed homelands, the Americanization of the first Arab immigrants, and anti-Arab hate. Also includes several essays on Arab Americans who have contributed to the nation's culture with poetry, movies, and consumer advocacy.