Educational: History

When the British Empire partitioned its Indian colony in 1947, it created two independent states: India, where most people were Hindus, and Pakistan, where most were Muslims.

The history of the Middle East is long and complex.

Like its neighbors on the Arabian Peninsula, the Republic of Yemen has a long and rich history.

Early Arab geographers referred to Morocco as Al-Maghreb al-Aqsa-"e;the farthest land of the setting sun.

For more than three decades, most countries of the world have viewed Libya as a radical, unstable nation.

In the 1980s Lebanon-and particularly its capital, Beirut-was considered one of the most dangerous places in the world, particularly for Americans.

Kuwait came to the world's attention in the summer of 1990, when Iraq invaded the tiny emirate.

Though small and resource poor, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan plays a crucial role in the affairs of the volatile Middle East.

Tensions in the Gulf, 1978-1991 examines events in the Persian Gulf region from the time Saddam Hussein came to power in Iraq through the conclusion of the 1991 Gulf War.

Palestine Mandate and the Creation of Israel, 1920-1949 examines the events that led to the establishment of the state of Israel.

The Rise of Nationalism: The Arab World, Turkey, and Iran examines the ideological background of nationalist movements in the Middle East, including Jewish nationalism in Palestine, tracing the way these movements grew and developed.

The Ottoman and Qajar Empires in the Age of Reform examines the two major Muslim influences on the region, discussing the effect of incursions by European powers and the internal reforms undertaken by Ottoman and Qajar leaders in response during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Indonesia is an archipelago that includes more than 17,000 islands and stretches across three time zones.

In 1948 the world witnessed an extraordinary event: the birth of Israel.

Iran-or Persia, as it was known until the 1930s-is home to one of the world's oldest cultures.

Throughout history tiny Qatar (pronounced "e;cutter"e; or "e;gutter"e;) has at times been overlooked or forgotten.

Bahrain is one of the smallest countries of the Arab world, but its size does not reflect its importance.

Wrapped along the edge of northeastern Africa lies the dry, dusty land of Somalia.

Algeria is a large country with a fascinating past and a troubled present.

The United Arab Emirates is a federation made up of seven small kingdoms--Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al-Qaiwain, al- Fujairah, and Ras al-Khaimah--located on the coast of the Arabian Peninsula.

At the center of one of the world's most intractable conflicts are a people who number fewer than 10 million worldwide: the Palestinians.

Saudi Arabia is a young kingdom with an ancient legacy.

In the spring of 2003, the United States and it allies invaded Iraq to remove one of the world's most brutal dictators, Saddam Hussein, from power.

Established in 1946, the Syrian Arab Republic is at the heart of the Middle East.

Nearly 5,000 years ago, on the eastern edge of the Sahara Desert, one of the world's earliest and greatest civilizations began to flourish.

The Iranian Revolution and the Resurgence of Islam examines the history and ideology of the modern Islamist movement, discussing the Iranian Revolution, other examples of revolutionary Islamism during the 1980s and 1990s, and the state of jihadism today.

The Cold War in the Middle East, 1950-1991 examines American and Soviet involvement in the Middle East, and how each superpower's policies and alliances contributed to its overall Cold War strategies.

The Arabian Peninsula in the Age of Oil examines the impact this valuable resource has had on the political and social development of the region.

Arab-Israeli Relations, 1950-1979 examines the history of relations between Israel and its Arab neighbors, discussing such important events as the 1956 Suez Canal crisis, the June 1967 War, and the 1978 Camp David Accords.

The First World War and the End of the Ottoman Order examines the social and political events of the 19th and early 20th centuries that brought the Ottomans into the First World War on the side of the Central Powers, discusses the division of the empire at the 1919 Paris Peace Conference, and explains the formation of modern Turkey.

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The Fact Atlas series offers an age-appropriate overview of the historic and world-changing events of World War II, covering everything from the rise of Hitler and Nazism to the tragedy of the Holocaust and its long-lasting effects.

With expert storytelling skills, historian Jules Archer recounts the complete story of Watergate, from that first fateful predawn Saturday morningJune 18, 1972when night watchman Frank Willis discovered burglars inside the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee to President Richard Nixons disgraced resignation two years later.

We often remember the 1960s as a time of peace and love, but it was also a time of assassinations, riots, and an unpopular war.

Themes: History, Civil Rights, Nonfiction, Tween.

Discover the true story behind the legendary pharaoh in this captivating look into the life of Cleopatra.

Notorious for his widely publicized bank and train robberies, Jesse James will forever be known as the American outlaw and gang leader.

The true life of Crazy Horse is plagued with questions.

When the Founding Fathers met in Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love, to pick a national symbol for the new country, they just could not agree.

"e;The Awakening of Europe"e; covers the reformation in Germany, the Netherlands, France, and England, as well as the settlement of colonies in America.

While reading The White House, students will learn about the history and the importance of one of the most famous buildings in the world.

While reading Statue of Liberty, students will learn about the gift that stands tall in New York Harbor.

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While reading Mount Rushmore, students will learn all about the infamous carving made into the Black Hills of South Dakota.

While reading The Alamo, students will learn about the significance of the landmark that nearly 3 million people visit each year.

While reading National Mall, students will learn about the "e;Great Park of the American People"e; and its historic significance as a symbol of freedom.

While reading The Liberty Bell, students will learn about the origin and significance of this iconic symbol of American independence.

In The Star-Spangled Banner, students will learn about the patriotic poem that became the national anthem.

While reading Pictures in America, students will learn about the images and symbols that have come to represent America as a whole.

In The American Flag, students will learn about the flag's evolution and how, as an American symbol, it has influenced patriotism along the way.