Iran
- ISBN-10
- 1617876267
- ISBN-13
- 9781617876264
- Series
- Iran
- Category
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Pages
- 144
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011-08-01
- Publisher
- ABDO
- Author
- Karen Latchana Kenney
Description
Explore diverse landscapes, travel back in time, and discover unique populations, all without leaving your chair! Start your international tour in Iran, land of the Elburz and Zagros Mountains, the Asiatic cheetah, Islamic tradition, and so much more. This colorful, informative book introduces Iran's history, geography, culture, climate, government, economy, and other significant features. Sidebars, maps, fact pages, a glossary, a timeline, historic images and full-color photos, and well-placed graphs and charts enhance this engaging title. Countries of the World is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
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