Saddam Hussein (Rourke Biographies. World Leaders) [Library Binding]

Jane Claypool Miner (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 10 and up | Series: Rourke Biographies. World Leaders

Traces the life of the leader of Iraq, from his childhood of poverty, through his rise to power, to his role in the Persian Gulf War.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 5-10-In 12 chapters, this series entry traces the history of Iraq from ancient Mesopotamia to operation Desert Storm. It concentrates, however, on the vile nature of Saddam Hussein, the violent rise in Islamic fundamentalism, and the Gulf War. Claypool overgeneralizes and even admits that some of the material she includes is in fact based on hearsay or unsubstantiated rumor. Indeed, much is left out of this book, such as America's involvement in Iraq prior to the war. Well-captioned photographs in full color and black and white appear throughout. Maps are often incomplete or accompanied by inaccurate material. The Euphrates River is described as flowing westward from Syria, while in fact it must flow southeast. Basra is not on the map, although it is mentioned in the text and is important in recent events. Finally, the index contains a number of irregularities. Libraries should wait for a better-balanced portrait so that readers can compare and contrast points of view.
Nancy E. Zuwiyya, Binghamton High School, NY
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Library Binding: 110 pages
• Publisher: Rourke Pub Group (September 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0866254773
• ISBN-13: 978-0866254779
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,895,959 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jane Claypool Miner has written over 80 books for young adults. Some of them were written using the pen-name, Veronica Ladd. She enjoyed working as a junior and senior high school teacher before she became an author. In 1981 she was named Writer of the Year by the Society of Children's Book Writers. Her best-selling book, Dreams Can Come True, sold over a million copies and was translated into seven languages.

She has been a Religious Science minister for the last 25 years and now writes on self-help and spiritual topics as Jane Claypool. Dr. Jane was awarded both an honorary doctorate and the Raymond Charles Barker Writing Award by Religious Science International. Her best known spiritual books are Wise Women don't worry, Wise Women don't sing the blues and Science of Mind Skills.

Currently she writes a popular blog, www.janeclaypool.com, and is working on a series of short books on spiritual topics.