Books with title Saudi Arabia

In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Saudi Arabia. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country, including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry. Includes reading tips for teachers and parents, a map, quick facts, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.

Pack your bags! We’re headed to Saudi Arabia. On this whirlwind tour, you’ll learn all about the country’s landscape, culture, people, and more. We’ll explore Saudi Arabia’s sprawling deserts and modern cities; go shopping in a bustling souk, or marketplace; and watch an exciting sword dance called the ardha. A special section introduces Saudi Arabia’s capital, language, population, and flag. Hop on board and take a fun-filled look at your world.

Learn about the country's history, culture, people and much more!Founded in 1932, Saudi Arabia is a relatively young nation compared to most other countries. However, its rich oil resources have given it a major role in the events of the 20th and 21st centuries. Readers will explore Saudi Arabia's incredible history, from its earliest settlement thousands of years ago to its current status as one of the world's wealthiest nations. They will also learn about the country's rich culture, explore its cities and towns, and find out what life is like for the Saudi people today. The complex text in this title allows the reader to explore unique features of the country and determine how key details support the main idea of the text. Text features, such as bold print, captions, and call-out boxes provide clarity and help students locate answerrs to questions.

Saudi Arabia is a young kingdom with an ancient legacy. King Abd al-Aziz brought the divided land into one entity in 1932. His family, the Al-Saud, named the country and still rules it today. Every year millions of Muslims travel across the Saudi Arabian border to Mecca, the sacred city of Islam and the birthplace of its holy prophet, Muhammad. As custodian of key Islamic traditions, Saudi Arabia enjoys a leading status among its Muslim neighbors. But as the world's largest single exporter of oil, it also has forged relationships with the United States and other powerful countries of the West. Saudi Arabia's divided loyalties have created an unsteady international balance that is a continual source of concern and speculation. Discusses the geography, history, economy, government, religion, people, foreign relations, and major cities of Saudi Arabia.