TY  - BOOK
AU  - Coleman,Miriam
TI  - The geography of Southwest Asia and North Africa
T2  - Explore the world
SN  - 1725322064
PY  - 2021///
CY  - New York
PB  - PowerKids Press
KW  - Physical geography
KW  - Middle East
KW  - Juvenile literature
KW  - Africa, North
KW  - Instructional and educational works
KW  - lcgft
KW  - Illustrated works
N1  - 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
N2  - "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
ER  -