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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Mason Crest
Publication date
September 1, 2015
Pages
112
Binding
Library
Book category
Juvenile Non-Fiction
ISBN-13
9781422234440
ISBN-10
1422234444
Dimensions
0.50 by 7.75 by 9.75 in.
Weight
1.15 lbs.
Original list price
$25.95
Other format details
juvenile
Summaries and Reviews
Amazon.com description: Product Description: Though small, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan plays a crucial role in the affairs of the volatile Middle East. A moderate Arab country, Jordan borders not only Israel and the West Bank, but also Syria, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia. This strategic locationalong with the nuanced and forward-looking foreign policy of Jordans young ruler, King Abdullah IIhas made Jordan an island of calm in the often-turbulent Middle East. Political stability and Jordans highly educated workforce have made it one of the most prosperous Arab states. In recent years Jordans proximity to Syria and Iraq, two countries devastated by civil war, has increased regional tension. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), an Islamist rebel group fighting in those countries, has attempted to attract young Jordanians to its cause. Jordan has responded to retaliation by joining the United States and other nations in launching airstrikes against ISIL strongholds. Each title in this series contains color photos, maps, timelines and graphics that will help student readers put events into historical and present day perspective as well as back matter including: an index, further reading lists for books and internet resources, and a series glossary. Mason Crests editorial team has placed Key Icons to Look for throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich non-fiction books. Key Icons are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are then used in the prose throughout that chapter, and are emboldened, so that the reader is able to reference back to the definitions- building their vocabulary and enhancing their readin
Editions
Library
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from Mason Crest (September 1, 2015)
9781422234440 | details & prices | 112 pages | 7.75 × 9.75 × 0.50 in. | Rec. grade levels 7-9 | 1.15 lbs | List price $25.95
About: Though small, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan plays a crucial role in the affairs of the volatile Middle East.
About: Though small, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan plays a crucial role in the affairs of the volatile Middle East.
Rev upd edition from Mason Crest (October 15, 2009)
9781422213834 | details & prices | 112 pages | 7.75 × 9.75 × 0.75 in. | Rec. grade levels 4-6 | 1.10 lbs | List price $25.95
About: Though small and resource poor, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan plays a crucial role in the affairs of the volatile Middle East.
About: Though small and resource poor, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan plays a crucial role in the affairs of the volatile Middle East.
from Mason Crest (April 1, 2003)
9781590845073 | details & prices | 112 pages | 8.00 × 10.00 × 0.50 in. | Rec. grade levels 4-6 | 1.15 lbs | List price $25.95
About: Discusses the geography, history, economy, government, religion, people, foreign relations, and major cities of Jordan.
About: Discusses the geography, history, economy, government, religion, people, foreign relations, and major cities of Jordan.
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