Understanding Afghanistan today / Don Nardo.
Material type:
TextSeries: A kid's guide to the Middle EastPublisher: Hockessin, Delaware : Mitchell Lane Publishers, [2014]Description: 63 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 25 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 1612286526 (library bound)
- 9781612286525 (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 | 958.1047 N224 | Available | 33111007905892 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Understanding Afghanistan Today is an accurate and contemporary presentation that explores the Middle Eastern nation of Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan 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.
A day in Mustala's life -- Natural physical features -- A giant battlefield -- Diverse peoples seek unity -- Families, women, and children -- Religion as a way of life -- Literature, arts, and entertainment -- Afghan recipe: kabeli pilau -- Afghan craft: paper hamsa -- What you should know about Afghanistan.
Understanding Afghanistan Today explores the Middle Eastern nation of Afghanistan with a focus on the country as it is today: current issues, culture, and lifestyle.