Iran - the culture (revised, ed. 2)

  • Interest Level: Grade 3 - Grade 6
  • Reading Level: Grade 4

Ancient religions, colorful dances, and sweet music all come alive in this fascinating, newly-revised book on Iran's culture. Learn how to celebrate the new year with the festival of Nowrouj, observe the holy month of Ramazan and why Iranians jump over the sacred fire on the winter festival of Chaharshanbeh Suri. Discover the delights of delicious Iranian cuisine and even how to cook a sweet rice dish! Iran's traditional crafts of carpet-weaving, pottery, and metalwork come alive through full-color photographs and illustrations. End your journey into the culture of this enchanting land with a folktale from the Shahnameh, the ancient "Book of Kings."

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978-0-7787-9278-9
$23.95
978-0-7787-9648-0
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978-0-7787-9142-3
$29.00
Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 6
Reading Level Grade 4
Age Range 8 - 11
Dewey 955
Lexile IG1150L
ATOS Reading Level 7.6
Guided Reading Level S
Subjects Geography
Genres Nonfiction
Publisher Crabtree Publishing
Imprint Crabtree Classics
Copyright 2010
Number of Pages 32
Dimensions 8.5 x 11
Graphics
BISACS JNF038080, JNF051180, JNF025120
Rights Included WORLD
Language English

Author: Joanne Richter