syria

Forced to take shelter when their Syrian city is plagued with bombings, young Nour and her cousin begin to bravely build a secret underground library. Based on the author's own life experience and inspired by a true story, "Nour's Secret Library" is about the power of books to heal, transport and create safe spaces during difficult times.

"An account by an armed-conflict mediator searching for a missing person in Syria over twenty tense days--at the end of which he will either find 'proof of life' or not"--Provided by publisher.

"When the Arab Spring arrives at Yara's doorstep in Syria the regime's reaction to it is worse than anyone imagined. After a violent attack on her family's home, she emerges to a changed world. Her parents and nana are gone, and her brother, Saad, can't speak-- struck silent by everything he's seen. Now, with her friend Shireen and Shireen's brother, Ali, Yara must try to find a way to safety"--Back cover.

Explores the journey Olympic swimmer and Syrian refugee Yusra Mardini took to capture her dream.

The author shares his life growing up in war-torn Syria with his father who taught him the love of the piano and music, and his eventual escape to Germany.

Forced to leave his home in war-torn Syria, thirteen-year-old Ghalib makes an arduous journey with his family to a refugee camp in Turkey. Includes glossary.

"In this picture book, a young girl and her family are forced to flee their village to escape the civil war that has engulfed Syria and make their way toward freedom in Europe"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the lives of Syrian Americans, both long-term residents of the United States and recent immigrants, presents a brief history of Syria, and highlights some achievements of Syrian Americans.

Recounts the travels that the author took with her archaeologist husband, Max Mallowan, in which she describes the people and scenery of the Middle East, and gives a description of the dig site.