Understanding Iran today / by Michael Capek.
Material type:
TextSeries: Kid's guide to the Middle EastPublisher: Hockessin, Delaware : Mitchell Lane Publishers, [2014]Description: 63 pages : color illustrations, map ; 25 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 161228647X (library bound)
- 9781612286471 (library bound)
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Children's Book
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Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 955.06 C237 | Available | 33111007906320 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Understanding Iran Today is an accurate and contemporary presentation that explores the Middle Eastern nation of Iran with a focus on the country as it is today: current issues, culture, and lifestyle. The book is written in an easy-to-read enjoyable narrative form for elementary readers grades 3-6. The Iran title includes a native recipe and craft for students to create. Elementary students are encouraged to consider evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. Series titles have been developed to address many of the Common Core specific goals, higher level thinking skills, and progressive learning strategies for middle grade and junior high level students.From Booklist, February 2015: "An essential series to help children appreciate and understand the rich diversity of this region."
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction: A different kind of nation -- A day with Shirin -- Land and animals -- Many peoples, one nation -- The Persian Empire -- From monarchy to theocracy -- A religion of joy and sadness -- Iranian culture.
Understanding Iran Today explores the Middle Eastern nation of Iran with a focus on the country as it is today: current issues, culture, and lifestyle.