iran

When a wolf comes into the valley all the animals fear for their fate, but one clever rabbit has a plan that will help them all.

A fictional account of Princess Pari Khan Khanoom Safavi as she tries to restore order after the sudden death of her father Shah, which incites resentment and dissent, but being in possession of a tapestry of secrets and information may be the biggest power struggle for her and her adviser, Javaher.

A collection of seven Persian folktales for intermediate and advanced learners of the Farsi language, with English definitions provided.

Explore global traditions surrounding the arrival of a new year, including food, parties, finding good luck, and making resolutions.

Examines the Iran hostage crisis during which fifty-two Americans were held hostage in the Tehran embassy for over 440 days, and offers insights into the event from the perspective of the hostages, soldiers sent to set them free, the radical captors, and diplomats trying to end the crisis.

"Using the lyrical magic realism style of classical Persian storytelling, Azar draws the reader deep into the heart of a family caught in the maelstrom of post-revolutionary chaos and brutality that sweeps across an ancient land and its people"--Publisher.

Maryam Rostampour and Marziyeh Amirizadeh, imprisoned for sharing their Christian faith in violation of Islamic laws in Iran, recount how God used their 259 days in Evin Prison to bring about a miraculous reversal while they continued to share their faith with fellow prisoners.

Discusses several cultural events and holidays in Iran.

A picture book biography of Maryam Mirzakhani, an Iranian mathematician who was the only woman ever to win a Fields Medal, the most prestigious honor in mathematics.