Bibliograph

Jordan, by Liz Sonneborn

Type

Label

Jordan, by Liz Sonneborn

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Jordan

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1039211171

Responsibility statement

by Liz Sonneborn

Series statement

Enchantment of the world

Summary

The country of Jordan is a small kingdom in southwest Asia, located in close proximity to both Europe and Africa. Though it has only been recognized as an independent kingdom since 1946, it has a long history, with the first people arriving in the area around 17,000 BCE. Readers will dive into the country's past and learn about the nation Jordan has become today, from how its government is organized to what its natural landscapes look like and how its people live. Features include maps and photos; sidebars that highlight individuals, places and events; fun facts and statistics; a timeline; economic information; flags and more

Table Of Contents

A reluctant king -- Highlands and deserts -- Wild Jordan -- Young nation, ancient land -- A kingdom with a constitution -- The Jordanian economy -- An Arab people -- Following Islam -- The cultural scene -- Living in Jordan

Target audience

juvenile

Classification