The Children's Encyclopaedia of Arabia [Hardcover]

Product Details

• Hardcover: 152 pages
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 190098833X
• ISBN-13: 978-1900988339
• Product Dimensions: 13 x 9.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,861,603 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A timely and fascinating introduction to Arabia, March 7, 2002

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Jonathan A. Willens (Brooklyn, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Children's Encyclopaedia of Arabia (Hardcover)

The cover of this beautiful book says it all: an ancient mosque and a modern skyscraper, camels resting in the desert and a "camel crossing" sign standing by a highway. Mary Beardwood has created a tapestry of gorgeous photos, drawings and text that covers Arabia from ancient times to the 21st Century. The topics include ancient archaeology and architecture; the traditional Arabic economy based on dates and pearls, and customs like falconry and horse breeding; the unique plants and animals adapted to life in the desert; the discovery of oil and the rise of modern cities like Dubai and Muscat. These topics will capture the interest of any intelligent child or curious adult. At a time when violence and suspicion mark the relationship between Arabs and Americans, there is no better remedy than this book. It offers a genuine moment of cross-cultural understanding.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Delight, September 9, 2003

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Saudi Aramco World (Houston, Texas United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Children's Encyclopaedia of Arabia (Hardcover)

This vividly illustrated volume by a teacher with nearly a quarter-century of experience on the Arabian Peninsula is a delight for children and young adults to peruse alone or with parents. The history, culture, plants and animals of the region are brought to life in a pleasing format certain to engross young readers, and perhaps deliver a surprise or two to adults who thought they knew it all. (MA02)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A gorgeous presentation promising to reach a wide age range, September 5, 2002

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Children's Encyclopaedia of Arabia (Hardcover)

This 152-page encyclopedia is a highly recommended pick for any who want to focus on the history of the Middle East: the editor has spent years teaching in the region and this provides easy access to knowledge. Sections on past, traditional life, flora and fauna and present-day Arabia covers everything from culture to natural history and packs in color photos and illustrations. A gorgeous presentation promising to reach a wide age range.