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A history of the religious and political conflict that has been going on between the Arab nations of the Middle East and Israel.

Surveys the history of the Middle East since World War I and discusses the Persian Gulf War of 1991.

Ten-year-old Nate is sent to live with a family cousin, the world's last beastologist, after his parents are declared lost at sea, but danger mounts when he is brought on an expedition to the Arabian desert, gets lost, and must protect a newly hatched phoenix egg and rescue his guardian.

In the Middle East, Noor and Farah discover a library in a crumbling building; when soldiers approach and aim their weapons at the girls, Noor's mouth spurts flames turning the soldiers into melted metal.

A collection of Nye's poems about the Middle East, about peace, and about being an Arab-American in the United States.

Presents an introduction to Middle Eastern cooking, featuring traditional recipes for appetizers, side dishes, main dishes, desserts, holiday food, and more.

Discusses the evolution of cities and their importance as centers of civilization and progress, especially in the arts, government, and a new means of communication--writing.

Describes, in text and illustrations, the food and beverages of the Middle East in relation to the region's history, geography, and culture.

Traces the history of Sumeria, Babylon, Assyria, Israel, Persia, Greece, and Rome from the Neolithic Age until the spread of Christianity.

In 1302, two cousins of the nomadic Beni Khalid tribe who are betrothed become separated by political intrigue between warring tribes.

Describes ancient Mesopotamia, now located in present-day Iraq, and traces its history, technological innovations, people, and culture from 10,000 to 539 B.

Contains facts and figures about the Middle East, describing the geography, history, people, and communities of the region, including overviews of Middle Eastern countries, and providing illustrations of each country's flag.

An account of the Middle East including its history as the birthplace of civilization as well as its modern nations.

Examines the diversity of the Middle East and explores the different customs, cultures, and other issues that lead to both religious and political conflict in the region.

A collection of eight short stories recounting the experiences of Arab teens living in Iraq, Tunisia, Egypt, the West Bank, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Palestinian refugee camps.