Books with author Fred Ramen

Objective Portraits of the Geography, History, and Culture of Six Countries in This Complex Area of the World Asian and Middle Eastern countries are home to some of the world's richest and most complex cultures. Yet to the average student, these areas of the world sometimes conjure images of remote, political hotspots or cultures of religious fanaticism. This unique and timely geography series offers an objective portrait of south asia, central Asia and the Middle East while tracing each country's history to the present day. Using maps of the ancient to modern worlds as its foundation, each book explores pivotal historical moments, encompassing various periods of leadership, the rise and fall of empires, wars, conquests, and any other dramatic changes that affect each country and its surrounding environs. Special attention is paid to include facts about modern events such as the Iran hostage crisis, the Persian Gulf War, and the recent war in Afghanistan. Each book in this series contains rare maps, vivid photography, extensive captions, and resources that include a timeline, glossary, suggested reading list, and bibliography. An invaluable resource for young readers in today's world. For thousands of years, the region occupied today by the nation of Iran has been an important trade link between the Mesopotamian civilizations and the civilizations of India and China. With great empires that rivaled the culture of the Greek city-states, the Persian Empire flourished over the centuries. Through the use of historical and modern maps, young readers will understand how Arab invaders conquered the land and introduced Islam. With a thorough overview of Iranian history that includes adiscussion of U.S. involvement in the region, this book is a selection to which students may continually refer.

Here is a new group of dramatic and harrowing stories of the Holocaust. These stories of both the victims and the evildoers recount the depravity, suffering, and courage that took place during this shameful time in world history. These stirring stories will inpire teens to understand the meaning of moral commitment and to say never again.Long after his death, the degree of Albert Speer's guilt for his part in Nazi war crimes is still under debate. This book examines Speer's life as a young architect to Adolf Hitler and his rise to power as Germany's Minister of Production during World War II. Readers will also learn about the Nuremberg Trials, where Speer escaped a death sentence, and his imprisonment, a time he devoted to writing about Hitler's rule.

Important and Timely Information Related to the Social Studies and Health Curricula These in-depth and informative books examine the nature of these diseases and the devastating effects they have had on populations throughout the world and throughout history. From the earliest infections like malaria to modern-day health crises such as AIDS, these fascinating titles explore the causes and the human toll inflicted by these epidemics and their role in the history of humankind.