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This newly revised book provides a basic introduction to contemporary Iranthe land that was ancient Persia. Imagine life in this land of earthquakes, sand storms, and extreme weather, from burning hot deserts to the humid shores of the Caspian Sea to freezing cold mountains.
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This work is intended for children aged 9-14 years. "Iran The Land" brings to life the country previously known to the world for centuries as Persia. Beautiful full-colour photographs feature Iran's dramatic landscape of mountains, salt deserts, and hot springs as well as the daily lives of its people who must cope with dust storms, earthquakes, and even volcanoes. Other topics include: how people obtain water in the desert; ancient site of Persepolis, or Takht-e Jamshid, and the treasures buried there; oases and highlands; the cities of Tehran, Isfahan, Tabriz, and Shiraz; the country's wildlife including ibexes, gazelles, and jackals; and the discovery of oil and its impact on the Iranian economy.
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- PublisherCrabtree Publishing Co,Canada
- Publication date2010
- ISBN 10 0778796469
- ISBN 13 9780778796466
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages32
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