Libya / by Terri Willis.
Material type: TextSeries: Enchantment of the world. Second series. Publisher: New York : Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2018Copyright date: ©2018Edition: [Updated edition]Description: 144 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 25 cmContent type:- text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780531235744
- 0531235742
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Children's Book | Dr. James Carlson Library | Children's NonFiction | 916.12 W735 | Available | 33111008953883 | ||||
Children's Book | Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 916.12 W735 | Available | 33111008813640 | ||||
Children's Book | Northport Library | Children's NonFiction | 916.12 W735 | Available | 33111007805068 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Learn about the country's history, culture, people and much more!An oil-rich nation in North Africa, Libya has seen a great deal of turmoil in recent years, with civil war continuing to affect the country today. Readers will explore Libya's history and find out what events have led its current situation. They will also find out what it is like to live in Libya today, from which kinds of jobs are common to what people eat and where they live. Additionally, the book offers a close look at Libya's rugged landscapes, unique wildlife, climate, and much more.
Updated edition.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Striving for freedom -- Desert and more -- Adapting to the desert -- The story of Libya -- A government in flux -- A disrupted economy -- The people of Libya -- Mostly Muslim -- The arts coming alive -- Life goes on -- Timeline -- Fast facts.
"An oil-rich nation in North Africa, Libya has seen a great deal of turmoil in recent years, with civil war continuing to affect the country today. Readers will explore Libyas history and find out what events have led its current situation. They will also find out what it is like to live in Libya today, from which kinds of jobs are common to what people eat and where they live. Additionally, the book offers a close look at Libyas rugged landscapes, unique wildlife, climate, and much more." -- Amazon.com.