In Iran, a young girl with three suitors gets permission from her father and a holy man to weave into her wedding rug a riddle to be solved by her future husband, which will ensure that he has wit to match hers.
Twelve-year-old Dominique, banished from his tribe of nomadic storytellers, enters the unstable city of Carnillo and is caught up in the rebel movement plotting to overthrow the tyrannical Carnillian leader.
Provides an overview of the history and ancient culture of the Scythians and Sarmatians. Features maps and illustrations, a timeline, a glossary, and sources of additional information.
An overview of the Huns of Central Asia from 370 to 470 A.D. featuring color maps and illustrations. Describes their lives as warriors and their leader, Attila.
In Iran, a young girl with three suitors gets permission from her father and a holy man to weave into her wedding rug a riddle to be solved by her future husband, which will ensure that he has wit to match hers.
Describes portable homes around the world, looking at tents in the Sahara Desert, lavvu in Scandinavia, aqals in Somalia, yurts in Asia, and mobile homes. Includes photographs and a glossary.
Explores how the Bushmen, Bedouins, Aborigines, Navajo, and other groups of nomads have learned to adapt to the harsh conditions of the world's deserts.
