Afghanistan

"Afghanistan has long been a land of great turmoil. It has seen conflicts between internal factions and wars involving foreign nations. However, it is also a land of great beauty, with a rich culture and a long, fascinating history. Readers will get an up-close look at life in Afghanistan, from what...

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Main Author: Bjorklund, Ruth (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., [2018]
Series:Enchantment of the world.
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Summary:"Afghanistan has long been a land of great turmoil. It has seen conflicts between internal factions and wars involving foreign nations. However, it is also a land of great beauty, with a rich culture and a long, fascinating history. Readers will get an up-close look at life in Afghanistan, from what people eat and do for fun to where they live and what kinds of jobs they do. They will also learn about Afghanistan''s history, government, economy, traditions, and more." -- Amazon.com.
Physical Description:144 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps ; 25 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780531235874
0531235874
Author Notes:Ruth Bjorklund graduated from the University of Washington with a master's degree in library and information science. She has written numerous books for young people on a variety of topics, including American history, country studies, biography, wildlife, alternative energy, and the environment. Bjorklund lives with her husband and daughter on Bainbridge Island, a short ferry ride away from Seattle, Washington.