iraq

Learn about Iraq's history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more!The book closes with a facts page including Iraq's population, total area and official languages, as well as images of the country's flag and currency.

The author shares the story of her life growing up in Baghdad in the 1970s during the early days of Saddam Hussein's repressive regime, discussing how her family suffered after her father discovered wrongdoing by the Ba'ath party.

From archaeological digs that have uncovered the earliest Sumer civilizations through boats that may have sailed around the time of Jesus, the region that was once ancient Mesopotamia has remains of the oldest cities, religious sites, and artifacts in the world. This text introduces readers to this important civilization, and encourages them to trace its development through the chronological organization of important archaeological finds. The text covers finds at places such as Nineveh and Babylon, as well as important objects such as the Pilate Stone, dead sea scrolls, and the Sea of Galilee boat.

Fifteen-year-old Hadiya reflects on family, friendship, and community while she blogs from her home in the city of Mosul, Iraq; and details it is like to live in a military occupied country between 2004 and 2009. Includes a time line.

Looks at the culture found in Ancient Mesopotamia, discussing religion, writing, music, celebrations and more.

Explains how natural causes, such as drought, invasions, and other factors led to the downfall of the Mesopotamian civilization, and discusses its lasting legacy.

Looks at the structure of ancient Mesopotamian government and how it related the geography of the era.

Looks at what daily life was like in ancient Mesopotamia, discussing the family structure, spoken and written word, fashion and more.

Describes the technological achievements of the ancient Mesopotamians.

"A...first-hand account of the terror and torture inflicted by ISIS on young Iraqi Yazidi women, and an inspiring personal story of bravery and resilience in theface of unspeakable horrors..."--Provided by publisher.