Jordan / by Liz Sonneborn.
Material type:
TextSeries: Enchantment of the world. Second series. Publisher: New York : Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2019Description: 144 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 25 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780531126981
- 0531126986
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Learn all about the Jordan and the Middle East.The country of Jordan is a small kingdom in southwest Asia, located in close proximity to both Europe and Africa. Though it has only been recognized as an independent kingdom since 1946, it has a long history, with the first people arriving in the area around 17,000 BCE. Readers will dive into the country's past and learn about the nation Jordan has become today, from how its government is organized to what its natural landscapes look like and how its people live. Features include maps and photos; sidebars that highlight individuals, places and events; fun facts and statistics; a timeline; economic information; flags and more.
Includes bibliographical references (page 134) and index.
A reluctant king -- Highlands and deserts -- Wild Jordan -- Young nation, ancient land -- King and constitution -- The Jordanian economy -- The people of Jordan -- Following Islam -- The cultural scene -- Living in Jordan -- Timeline -- Fast facts.
Describes the geography, wildlife, history, government, economy, religion, and culture of Jordan.