afghanistan

Adapts for young readers Greg Mortenson's book in which he recounts the experiences he had while trying to help impoverished villages in Pakistan's Karakoram Himalaya build schools for their children.

Presents information on terrorist Osama bin Laden and his extensive brotherhood, discussing how he became one of the world's most wanted terrorists, why he has so many followers, and what the foundation is for his anti-American beliefs.

Traces the history of military conflict in Afghanistan from the time of Alexander the Great through the fall of the Taliban at the dawn of the twenty-first century.

Journalist Sally Armstrong exposes the ongoing struggles of women in modern Afghanistan by following the lives of five courageous women from diverse backgrounds.

Readers closely examine the war that has raged in Afghanistan since 2001 learning about the people on each side and the causes and consequences of the conflict. This account stands apart from other social studies texts with its inclusion of a fictional correspondence between two girls, one in Afghanistan and one in the United States.

Take an astonishing journey into the heart of the Al Qaeda terrorist organization's secret world. From the beginning as Arab Afghans fighting under the banner of Islam in the 1980s to their involvement in present-day conflicts and terrorist attacks, examine the origins, aims, and history behind this infamous group. Delve into the personality of their leader Osama Bin Laden, and discover the reasons why he and his followers have become the implacable enemies of the United States.

Chris Mackey, a senior interrogator at Bagram Air Base and in Kandahar, along with five other interrogators, describes how soldiers specially trained in the art of interrogation went face-to-face with al-Qaeda and Taliban prisoners. Discusses interrogation strategies, rewriting techniques, and tactics grounded in the Cold War.

Examines the U.S. war on terror in Afghanistan, specifically the battles of Tora Bora and Operation Anaconda, and discusses the strategic policies in Washington, media coverage, and the escape of bin Laden and his followers.