iraq

Just six days before American troops are set to invade Iraq, U.S. Intelligence learns Saddam Hussein plans to use chemical weapons on Israel, and a marine reconnaissance team is sent in to destroy Hussein's weapons before it is too late.

Presents the life and accomplishments of Hammurabi, the ancient king who ruled Babylon (in what is now Iraq) more than 3,000 years ago, and who is still revered for producing the first uniform law code in history.

Text and illustrations describe how a cat was reunited with its family after it was lost while its owners were traveling as refugees from Iraq to Greece.

"Iraq gets a lot of bad publicity. People hear regularly about the country's troubles without learning about its achievements. For example, you've maybe never heard that Iraqis invented the wheel, sailboat, and plow! This title takes young readers past news headlines to tell the full story of Iraq"--Provided by the publisher.

"This important book explores the culture and achievements of ancient Mesopotamia through the examination of artifacts that have survived through the centuries. Each primary-source artifact offers the reader significant clues to the civilization's technologies, cultural traditions, foods, and conflicts"--Provided by publisher.

Captioned photos and brief text describe the United States deployment to the Persian Gulf from August through October of 1990.

"Devastated by her betrothal to a violent boy she does not love, Jayden is forced to accept her fate as her ancient Mesopotamian tribe moves to the Summer Lands, where she falls for a mysterious youth from the Southern Lands"--OCLC.

Poppies of Iraq is Brigitte Findakly's nuanced, tender chronicle of her relationship with her homeland, Iraq.

Iraq is a country with a long history, stretching back thousands of years. This book examines what it is like to live in Iraq today, from its history to its environment, leisure activities, and geography. Using colorful photographs sure to engage young readers, this is an excellent book to introduce young people to a different culture around the world. Fact Boxes, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Illustrations, Index, Maps, Sidebars, Websites.

"Over the course of millennia, the many civilizations making up Mesopotamia created interesting and inspiring technologies. From the first analog computers to jewelry, the Mesopotamians were skilled workers and inventors. This book dives into the history of each Mesopotamian civilization and discusses which technologies continue to inspire societies today"--Provided by publisher.