Afghanistan (Welcome to My Country)

Fordyce, Deborah

ISBN 10: 1608701492 ISBN 13: 9781608701490

Publisher: Cavendish Square, 2011

Synopsis

"An overview of the history, geography, government, economy, language, people, and culture of Afghanistan. Includes numerous color photos, a detailed map, useful facts, and detailed resource section"--Provided by publisher.

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From School Library Journal:

Gr 3-6–Beautifully illustrated revisions (Gareth Stevens). The history and government sections have been updated, but other coverage has undergone only minor changes. The books introduce the countries' cultures, history, sports, religions, and foods. Other than a brief mention in the history section, there is no attempt to cover the complex military operations that have impacted this area within the past decade. While this may seem a glaring omission, it is refreshing to read material about these countries that doesn't have a military focus. The writing is clear, except that a misleading statement in Iraq implies that Saddam Hussein led that country from 1968 to 2003, while he was leader from 1979 to 2003. The further-reading lists are current, and the websites, with the exception of one in Iraq, are kid-friendly. Maps are accurate, but appear at the end of the books instead of in the geography sections where they would be more easily referenced. These titles will work well for reports and will also be enjoyed by browsers.–Lisa Crandall, formerly at Capital Area District Library, Holt, MI. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cavendish Square
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1608701492
• ISBN 13: 9781608701490
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 48
• Editor: Mavrikis Peter, Sim Cheryl