Middle East

An early reader's guide to Mossad spies, introducing Israeli espionage history, famous agents such as Cheryl Bentov, skills such as tailing, and the dangers all spies face.

In a time of war and political turbulence, what is life like for Afghani immigrants who have made new homes in the United States? This informative book encourages readers to explore the complex issues affecting many Afghan Americans today, inspiring...

In this gripping and eye-opening novel, two Syrian refugee teens trying to make a living on the street corners of Beirut must decide how far they're willing to go to make a home for their family in an unwelcoming country. Thirteen-year-old Hadi Saleh and...

A young boy, Yamo, lives in the Afghan village of Paghman. The peaceful village is surrounded by the bounty of nature. Fruit trees burst into bloom in the spring, and in the summer, Yamo's whole family joins in harvesting apricots, plums, and...

It's Afghan schoolgirl Aria's first day back at school since her accident. She's excited, but she's also worried about sitting on the hard floor all day with her new prosthetic "helper-leg."Just as Aria feared, sitting on the floor is so uncomfortable...

Syrian Heritage in the Celebrating Diversity in My Classroom series explores the geography, languages, religions, food, and culture of Syria in a fun age-appropriate way. Students with Syrian heritage are a significant and important part of the fabric of...

Afghan Heritage in the Celebrating Diversity in My Classroom series explores the geography, languages, religions, food, and culture of Afghanistan in a fun age-appropriate way. Students with Afghan heritage are a significant and important part of the...

Saudi Arabian Heritage in the Celebrating Diversity in My Classroom series explores the geography, languages, religions, food, and culture of Saudi Arabia in a fun age-appropriate way. Students with Saudi Arabian heritage are a significant and important...

Over the course of millennia, the many civilizations making up Mesopotamia created interesting and inspiring technologies. From the first analog computers to jewelry, the Mesopotamians were skilled workers and inventors. This book dives into the history...

As a girl and as part of an ethnic minority in Afghanistan, Freshta Tori Jan was persecuted relentlessly. Her family faced kidnappings and daily murder attempts on the bus, on the way to school, in the workplace, and beyond. Freshta's school was shut...

When the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in 1979, the United States was in the middle of a war of words with Afghanistan's neighbor Iran. The U.S. government along with many other countries supported the rebels in an attempt to remove the influence of...

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Sibert Honor Medalist ∙ New York Public Library Best of 2018 ∙ The Horn Book Fanfare 2018 ∙ Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2018 ∙ YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Winner In the tradition of two-time Sibert Honor winner Don Brown's...

In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Türkiye (Turkey). Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country including geography,...

"Muzoon takes readers on her perilous and ultimately hopeful journey from refugee child to advocate for others in need."--Malala Yousafzai, bestselling author and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize When her family had to flee Syria, 14-year-old Muzoon was...

Southwest Asia and North Africa are known as the Middle East, but also as the "cradle of civilization." The geography of the region gave rise to the first civilizations, and people have impacted the land for thousands of years. From the pyramids of Egypt...

Scarlett and Sam are back again in a twist on the biblical adventure tale of Jonah and the whale. When the twins take Grandma Mina's special carpet to be cleaned and repaired, they encounter a strange person who steps on the rug and disappears! Scarlett...

Scarlett and Sam are back again in a twist on the biblical adventure tale of Jonah and the whale. When the twins take Grandma Mina's special carpet to be cleaned and repaired, they encounter a strange person who steps on the rug and disappears! Scarlett...

"Filled with kindness and hope...Heartbreaking...Necessary." --Booklist (starred review) Nadia's family is forced to flee their home in Aleppo, Syria, when the Arab Spring sparks a civil war in this timely, "harrowing" (Publishers Weekly) coming-of-age...

"Filled with kindness and hope, but also with the harsh realities of the horrors of war, this heartbreaking book is a necessary reminder of what many people live through every day." --Booklist (starred review) Nadia's family is forced to flee their home...

When Muhammed swept victorious into the city of Mecca in 630 C.E., one of his first acts was to destroy all of the idols at the Kabbah, one of the holiest sites in the Islamic world. ISIS is taking the prophet's idea to the extreme, attempting to raze...

This NPR Best Book of 2020 is an extraordinary true account of the enormous tragedy of the Syrian civil conflict.Since the revolution-turned-civil war in Syria began in 2011, over 500,000 civilians have been killed and more than 12 million Syrians have...

An extraordinary true account of the enormous tragedy of the Syrian civil conflict.Since the revolution-turned-civil war in Syria began in 2011, over 500,000 civilians have been killed and more than 12 million Syrians have been displaced. Rania Abouzeid,...

Winner: 2017 Wilbur Award, Youth/Children Audiobook In 1953, Esref Armagan was born completely blind to a poor family in Istanbul, Turkey. He received no formal education, and spent his childhood days in his father's shop where he developed the...

Winner: 2017 Wilbur Award, Youth-Children Audiobook In 1953, Esref Armagan was born completely blind to a poor family in Istanbul, Turkey. He received no formal education, and spent his childhood days in his father's shop where he developed the...

Deborah Ellis's bestselling novel The Breadwinner, now available as a stunningly illustrated graphic novel. This beautiful graphic-novel adaptation of The Breadwinner animated film tells the story of eleven-year-old Parvana, who must disguise herself as...

Author Bahram Rahman grew up in Afghanistan during years of civil war and the restrictive Taliban regime of 1996-2001. He wrote The Library Bus to tell new generations about the struggles of women who, like his own sister, were forbidden to learn.It is...

A grandma and her little grandson take a walk along a Tel-Aviv street and encounter the conductor and musicians of the Israel Philharmonic gathering for their first performance. This beautiful book is based on the true story of the creation of the Israel...

A young boy in Iraq yearns to taste the bananas that have been made unavailable by warfare. Growing up in Iraq after the Gulf War, Mooz didn't always like his name, which means "banana". But when he learns the story behind it, he's proud, even when being...

A country with a rich history and culture, Turkey's cultural traditions are influenced by Islamic holy days and its diverse ethnic population. Clear images and text with interesting fact boxes guide readers through a year of traditions and celebrations...

A country with a rich history and culture, Turkey's cultural traditions are influenced by Islamic holy days and its diverse ethnic population. Clear images and text with interesting fact boxes guide readers through a year of traditions and celebrations...

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An elementary introduction to the relationship between cooking and Middle Eastern food, the effect of local agriculture on the diets of different regions, common tools such as pestles, and recipe instructions.

Early Islamic civilisation spread across the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Asia in the 7th and 8th centuries CE, forming a massive empire. Find out about the birth of Islam, amazing inventions and trade across the empire. Read about weapons and war,...

Engineer Arielle drives a train in Jerusalem, just like her great-great-grandfather, Engineer Ari. Except she drives a light rail train, and today is a special day. It's Israel's Independence Day! Arielle works all day taking people to their holiday...

A grandma and her little grandson take a walk along a Tel-Aviv street and encounter the conductor and musicians of the Israel Philharmonic gathering for their first performance. This beautiful book is based on the true story of the creation of the Israel...

New technology has brought many changes to the weapons and vehicles used in modern warfare. The U.S. had advanced tanks and armored vehicles, but the Iraqi forces used older tanks and buses as combat vehicles. Young readers will discover the differnet...

Welcome to Iraq - home of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, Babylon's blue Gate of Ishtar, a large oil industry, and hundreds of years of cultural history. Informative, easy-to-read text and oversized scenic photos draw in readers as they learn about...