Kummer, Patricia K. <br/><br/>
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 .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. 134) and index. 
<br/><br/>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. 
<br/><br/> Discusses the geography and climate, history, wildlife, economy, government, people, religion, and culture of the Middle Eastern nation of Syria. 
<br/><br/> 7.9  Follett Library Resources  5-8 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780516236773 (hc.) 0516236776 (hc.) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2005005706 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Geographic Terms: </label><br/>Syria--Juvenile literature.<br/>Syria.<br/>Syria.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>DS93  / .K86 2005 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>956.91