ABCs of Arabia - by Alison Hong Nguyen Lihalakha (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

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 fresh alphabet book takes readers on a colorful journey to discover the people, landmarks, animals, and objects that make the Arabian Peninsula a very special place. Vibrant illustrations bring to life the beauty, wonder, and diversity of this vast and vibrant 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 engaging educational resource suitable for students in Grades 3 to 6. It's also a wonderful addition to any home library and can be enjoyed by children of all ages when read aloud.

This book is dual-language English and Arabic.