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Lebanon in the News
Readers learn about Lebanon in David Aretha's book in the Middle East Nations in the News series. Aretha examines the land, religion, government, economy, and culture of Lebanon as well as the assassination of Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.
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Students in grades five and up will gain a better understanding of the Middle East after reading these series books. Each volume gives a detailed account of the geography and history of the nation, with emphasis on the current economic and political situation. The covers are eye-catching and portray something significant about the featured country. Lebanon in the News shows a photo of a burning vehicle with the headline, Car Bomb Kills Former Prime Minister HaririNation Mourns and Protests. Iran in the News depicts women celebrating the election of President Mahmoud Almadinejad; the text explains why many women support conservative Muslim leaders. Turkey in the News focuses on the countrys modernization and its efforts to become part of the European Union.
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6-7 IL
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6-12+ GRL
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