Afghanistan

With the citizens of the United States, both young and old, fearful and anxious because of the events of September 11, 2001, this book on Afghanistan could not be more timely or appropriate. Bob Italia has compiled a short but comprehensive book for young readers on Afghanistan and its people. Although the book is only thirty-nine pages in length, it is crammed full of interesting facts, timeless historical information about the country, and excellent photographs. Italia takes the reader through a brief history of the country providing information generally found in an atlas. Then Italia provides photos and information as recent as September 11, 2001. In Italia's chronology of the country, the reader learns not only of the terrorist's attacks on the United States, but also the events following September 11, including the subsequent U.S. bombing of Afghanistan and the efforts of its people to rebuild their war-torn country. This short book is an excellent resource book for both the elementary and middle school classrooms. It presents a thumbnail sketch of Afghanistan. The glossary and Web Site references will enable students to further research and understand this small country. 2002, ABDO Publishing Company,


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