ABCs of Arabia: A Journey Across the Arabian Peninsula

From award-winning author Alison Hong Nguyen Lihalakha comes a charming and unique dual-language English and Arabic picture book that is sure to delight readers with its vibrant illustrations of the many treasures to be discovered across the Arabian Peninsula. From C for camel to R for Ramadan, this colorful alphabet book takes readers on a fun, fact-filled journey to discover the people, landmarks, animals, and objects that make the Arabian Peninsula a very special place.
Lively illustrations vividly capture the beauty, wonder, and diversity of this expansive region. Did you know? Al-Hasa Oasis in Saudi Arabia is one of the largest producers of dates in the world, with an estimated annual production of over 100, 000 tons (90, 700, 000 kilograms) of dates. This is about the same as the weight of 667 blue whales!Who are the nomadic people of the desert? What is a wadi? What is a shamal? Are there any castles in the Middle East? Find out inside!ABCs of Arabia is:- a versatile and captivating educational resource suitable for ages 8 to 12.- a wonderful addition to any home library.- excellent for children of all ages when read aloud.- the perfect keepsake book for those who have lived in or traveled to this intriguing region of the world.