Books with title Iraq in the News: Past, Present, And Future

One hundred years ago, children liked to play with balls and dolls; they enjoyed board games and skating. The toys and equipment have changed, but kids still enjoy those kinds of play. It's fun to imagine what toys and games might be like in the future! Uses vintage photographs and colorful, humorous drawings to stimulate young readers' imaginations and show change over time.

- Countries covered are those featured prominently in the news- Empowers young people with knowledge backed by the Internet- Will save some of the time it takes students, parents, and educators to find Internet sites- 30 Report Links per title provide quality Internet sites for further research- Supports the History/Social Studies curriculum- Illus, with color photographs, maps and illustrations- Contains a glossary, chapter notes, a further reading list, and an index

- Countries covered are those featured prominently in the news- Empowers young people with knowledge backed by the Internet- Will save some of the time it takes students, parents, and educators to find Internet sites- 30 Report Links per title provide quality Internet sites for further research- Supports the History/Social Studies curriculum- Illus, with color photographs, maps and illustrations- Contains a glossary, chapter notes, a further reading list, and an index

Transportation has changed enormously in the last hundred years. Where people once rode in buggies, they might now drive cars, take buses, or even ride scooters. In the future, the changes might be even more exciting. Historical photographs paired with colorful, humorous drawings help young readers learn about change over time and encourage them to imagine the transportation of tomorrow.

One hundred years ago, people's houses looked very different from the way they do today. And we don't know how things will look in the future, but it's fun to imagine! Using vintage historical photographs and colorful, imaginative drawings, HOUSES OF THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE will help readers understand history, change over time, and think about what's to come.

A book of five unusual short stories dealing with the past, present, and future: The first "The Flight of the Crow," takes place in Boston at the outset of the American Revolution. It concerns a strange avenging angel known as "the Crow" who robs only from Tories -- or those supportive of England. The second "The Show Must Go On" takes place in the early 1800's and describes one man's disastrous pursuit of fame and fortune. The third "They" is set in the present day. It examines a secret society bent on taking over the world, and one man's attempt to get out of it. The fourth "The Tell-Tale Computer" describes what happens when a machine knows more than is good for it. And the Fifth "The Iron Crown" examines how even the most insignificant among us can end up saving the world.

When Jewish immigrants returned to their homeland in the Middle East, they settled on lands inhabited by Palestinians, creating a tension that eventually blew up into massive violence that continues to this day. Learn more about this violent clash and Palestine s fight for statehood, as well as its land, religion, government, economy, and culture.When Jewish immigrants returned to their homeland in the Middle East, they settled on lands inhabited by Palestinians, creating a tension that eventually blew up into massive violence that continues to this day.