Arab American Heritage Month - Tweens

Shahrazade saves herself from execution by distracting King Shahriyar with stories.

Nathaniel Fludd's life has taken a turn for the worst. With his parents lost at sea, he lands on the doorstep of a distant cousin-the world's last remaining beastologist. Soon Nate is whisked off on his first expedition, to Arabia, where the world's only phoenix prepares to lay its new egg. When disaster strikes, Nate quickly finds himself all alone. Will he be able to see the phoenix safely hatched, keep his accidental pet gremlin out of trouble,...

An introduction to the Mideast country of United Arab Emirates, including its geography, history, religious life, and culture.

Recounts, in comic book format, Sinbad's adventurous sea voyages that made him wealthy and famous.

"In eighty-two poems and paragraphs, Naomi Shihab Nye alights on the essentials of our time--our loved ones, our dense air, our wars, our memories, our planet--and leaves us feeling curiously sweeter and profoundly soothed"--Front jacket flap.

Mythical creatures, enchanted encounters, strange serpents, and wise magicians are brought together in a rich compilation of Iraqi folk tales.

Discusses the festivals and holidays of Syria and how the songs, foods, and traditions associated with these celebrations reflect the culture of the people.

Learn about the people and places of Morocco.