Libya FROM THE PUBLISHER
Located in the north of the African continent, Libya has a history that dates back to ancient times. A diverse group of peoples have made their homes in Libya's mainly desert landscape. From the discovery of oil to the growing of dates and citrus fruits, from the ruins of Tripolitania to the Great Manmade River Project, and from the regime of Colonel Mu'ammar Qadhafi to the nomadic Tuareg people, this book showcases a land with a rich heritage that is largely isolated from the rest of the world.
FROM THE CRITICS
Children's Literature - Elizabeth Young
This title in the "Countries of the World" series conveys a balanced and diplomatic view of Libya, a country identified with terrorism and hostility toward other countries. It is a country situated at the crossroads of Africa, Europe and the Middle East with a vast history. Presented in encyclopedic fashion with a generous array of color photographs, the brief chapters and succinct paragraphs make this a practical choice to learn about this controversial country. One distraction to note is the use of references to "a closer look" peppered throughout the text. These are a couple of sentences in bold text offering further explanation of a particular topic. They seem to appear on pages of no relevance and require readers to turn to another area of the book. This seems unnecessary and a poor use of page layout. Aside from that "flaw," this is an excellent source for a broad overview of a country. From festivals, food and music—to political and economic relations with the United States and Canada, post 2001. There is a helpful glossary as well as references for further study. 2004, Gareth Stevens Publishing, Ages 9 to 12.
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