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The geography of Southwest Asia and North Africa / Miriam Coleman.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Explore the world (PowerKids Press)Publisher: New York : PowerKids Press, 2021Copyright date: ©2021Edition: First editionDescription: 32 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 26 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 1725322064
  • 9781725322066
  • 1725322048
  • 9781725322042
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
Maps and empires -- The Tigris and Euphrates -- The cradle of civilization -- A vast desert -- The Red Sea -- The Arabian Peninsula -- Black gold -- Adapting to a harsh climate -- Where ancient pyramids meet modern high-rises -- At the crossroads of two continents -- A closer look at Tehran -- A land divided -- Parched land, sustainable solutions.
Summary: "Southwest Asia and North Africa are known as the Middle East, but also as the cradle of civilization. The geography of the region gave rise to the first civilizations, and people have impacted the land for thousands of years. From the pyramids of Egypt to the Arabian Desert, readers will love learning about the varied landscapes and cityscapes of this exciting region. Full-color photographs and maps help readers visualize complex topics, while fact-filled text provides a comprehensive tour of the physical and human geographic features of Southwest Asia and North Africa."--Amazon.com
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 915.6 C692 Available 33111010516199
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Southwest Asia and North Africa are known as the Middle East, but also as the "cradle of civilization." The geography of the region gave rise to the first civilizations, and people have impacted the land for thousands of years. From the pyramids of Egypt to the Arabian Desert, readers will love learning about the varied landscapes and cityscapes of this exciting region. Full-color photographs and maps help readers visualize complex topics, while fact-filled text provides a comprehensive tour of the physical and human geographic features of Southwest Asia and North Africa.

Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.

Maps and empires -- The Tigris and Euphrates -- The cradle of civilization -- A vast desert -- The Red Sea -- The Arabian Peninsula -- Black gold -- Adapting to a harsh climate -- Where ancient pyramids meet modern high-rises -- At the crossroads of two continents -- A closer look at Tehran -- A land divided -- Parched land, sustainable solutions.

"Southwest Asia and North Africa are known as the Middle East, but also as the cradle of civilization. The geography of the region gave rise to the first civilizations, and people have impacted the land for thousands of years. From the pyramids of Egypt to the Arabian Desert, readers will love learning about the varied landscapes and cityscapes of this exciting region. Full-color photographs and maps help readers visualize complex topics, while fact-filled text provides a comprehensive tour of the physical and human geographic features of Southwest Asia and North Africa."--Amazon.com

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