“A social history of the Muslim world from the eighth through the mid-thirteenth century, with a focus on the religion of Islam”–Provided by publisher.
Faith (Life In The Medieval Muslim World)
Nonfiction
Nonfiction genre
The Indian Subcontinent (Global Hotspots)
Global Hot Spots fills in the facts behind the headlines, building students’ understanding of the historical context of the events they see on TV. It provides accounts of real-life experiences and explores ‘how history was made’ in these conflict zones.
Solving the Mysteries of Aztec Cities (Digging into History)
Presents the history of the Aztec empire by examining artifacts from archaeological excavations of historical sites, and discusses cultural aspects including religious beliefs and military customs.
Israel and Palestine (Global Hotspots)
This volume discusses the highlights of the Israel and Palestine conflict.
Solving the Mysteries of Machu Picchu
Describes the history of the Inca civilization and the construction of the city of Machu Picchu in the Andes Mountains.
Wildlife (China: Land, Life, And Culture)
Young readers will learn all about China in this fascinating series. Each book covers one aspect of this nation that is as large as a continent and ever growing in influence and importance. Readers of this series will learn about the history of China; its government, wildlife, arts, and culture; and all the things that grow in the countryside and are produced in the cities. Easy-to-understand text and lots of photos and special features bring this nation alive. with the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, the eyes of the world are now on China. This series will help students better understand that part of the globe.
Solving the Mysteries of Pompeii (Digging into History)
Discusses important archaeological finds from Pompeii and reveals how archaeologists use the latest technology to discover clues to its civilization.
Solving the Mysteries of Stonehenge (Digging into History)
Examines the site of the ancient megalithic monument Stonehenge, discussing theories behind its construction and use.
Hong Kong (Cultures Of The World)
Surveys the geography, history, government, economy, and culture of this territory on China’s southeastern coast, made up of a section of the mainland and 235 islands of various sizes.
Solving the Mysteries of the Pyramids (Digging into History)
Describes the pyramids of Egypt, including the materials used to build them, their design, location, and the role they played in ancient Egyptian religion and culture.