Kummer, Patricia K.

Syria / by Patricia K. Kummer. - New York : Children's Press, 2005. - 144 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 25 cm. - Enchantment of the world. Second series .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 134) and index.

Past and present -- The heart of the Middle East -- The natural environment -- An ancient land -- An authoritarian government -- Making a living -- Arab people, the Arabic language -- One major religion -- Rich cultural traditions -- Family, fun, and food -- Timeline -- Fast facts.

Discusses the geography and climate, history, wildlife, economy, government, people, religion, and culture of the Middle Eastern nation of Syria.

7.9 Follett Library Resources 5-8

9780516236773 (hc.) 0516236776 (hc.)

2005005706


Syria--Juvenile literature.
Syria.
Syria.

DS93 / .K86 2005

956.91