For forty-two days in 1991, eleven-year-old Ali Fadhil and his family struggle to survive as Basra, Iraq, is bombed by the United States and its allies.
Dalil is a thirteen-year-old boy living through the perils of the Gulf War and the thought of exile leaves him with conflicting emotions--he is desperate to leave behind the war but is unable to imagine a life without his friend Shaima.
Offers a brief overview of ancient Mesopotamia, providing information on its people, traditions, daily life, cuisine, beliefs, and impact on world history and development.
Step back in time to explore the Land between the Two Rivers, one of the most ancient of all civilizations. Investigate why the Sumerians, Assyrians and Babylonians were among the first to develop writing, mathematics and the science of astronomy.