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1) Iraq war
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Provides an account of the Iraq War, a three-week war fought in 2003 to eliminate the threat posed by the regime of Saddam Hussein, discusses the objectives and strategies of the combatants, looks at key battles and leaders, and considers the significance of the conflict.
2) Iraq
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Explores the geography, history, government, economy, people, and culture of Iraq.
3) Iraq
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Discusses the geography, history, economy, government, religion, people, foreign relations, and major cities of Iraq.
7) Iraq
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"In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Iraq. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry"--Provided by publisher.
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Arab American Heritage Month for Young People
Diverse Books - Near East/Levant/Arabian Peninsula Picture Books
Diverse Books - Refugee Experience - Picture Books
Diverse Books-Muslim Children and Families
Diverse Books - Near East/Levant/Arabian Peninsula Picture Books
Diverse Books - Refugee Experience - Picture Books
Diverse Books-Muslim Children and Families
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When an Iraqi family is forced to flee their home, they can t bear to leave their beloved cat, Kunkush, behind. So they carry him with them from Iraq to Greece, keeping their secret passenger hidden away. But during the crowded boat crossing to Greece, his carrier breaks and the frightened cat runs from the chaos. In one moment, he is gone. After an unsuccessful search, his family has to continue their journey, leaving brokenhearted. A few days later,...
11) Baghdad clock
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Arabic
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"This novel took place in one of the high-end neighborhoods in the city of Baghdad. In a period that occurred between the two wars led by the United States, where a terrible international siege was witnessed, a story is told by a child, who lived the first war in a shelter, shared dreams with her girlfriend, grew up together, each lived a love story, and then migrated the country after it was nearly torn by civil war. The novel combines the charming...
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Explores the history and culture of Ancient Mesopotamia. Eye-catching photos, fascinating sidebars, and a "Contributions" special feature guide readers through the rise and fall of this great civilization, focusing on the people and accomplishments that made it unique.
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Hundreds of thousands of Kurds were murdered under the tyrannical regime of Saddam Hussein. Some four thousand Kurdish villages were destroyed. Betrayed again and again by the nations of the world, the Kurds were as decimated as any people in history. Then came the Kurdish Miracle, that combination of ancient wisdom and modern economic genius that is now making the Kurdish homeland one of the most prosperous places on earth. Many experts predict that...
14) Forbidden
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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.
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"Memories of fleeing war in Iraq, living in the refugee camp in Jordan, and the scary journey to the United States now seem far away to Zainab. But every day, as she attends school, plays sports, and participates in community groups in her new home in Dearborn, Michigan, she is aware that she will always be part of two cultures. Interwoven with facts about Iraqs conflict and the experiences of Iraqi refugees around the world, Zainabs story offers...
18) Iraq
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Engaging images accompany information about Iraq. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"