Yemen in pictures
By: Francesca Davis DiPiazza
Edition: [New, completely rev. and redesigned 2nd ed.]
Series: Visual geography series. Second series; Visual geography series, revised and expanded (Minneapolis, Minn.)
Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Minneapolis, MN
Language: eng
Number of pages: 80
ISBN-13: 9780822571490
Subjects: Yemen (Republic) -- Pictorial works -- Juvenile literature; Yemen (Republic) -- Pictorial works; Yemen (Republic)
Genres: Pictorial works; Juvenile literature
Description: Presents a photographic introduction to the land, history, government, economy, people, and culture of Yemen
Notes: "Web enhanced @www.vgsbooks.com"--Cover

Includes bibliographical references and index
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: The land; title: Topography. Climate. Flora and fauna. Natural resources. Cities. Secondary cities; title: History and government; title: Ancient kingdoms. Trading routes. Early conquerors. The spread of Islam. Yemeni kingdoms. Foreign invasions. Two Yemens. The Yemen Arab Republic (YAR). The People's Democratic Republic of Yemen (PDRY). Civil wars to reunification. Recent events. Government; title: The people; title: Status of women. Health. Education and language. Housing; title: Cultural life; title: Religious and social structures. The arts. Food and clothing; title: The economy; title: Agriculture and fishing. Oil and mining. Industry and transportation. The future; title: For more information; title: Timeline; title: Fast facts; title: Currency; title: Flag; title: National anthem; title: Famous people; title: Sights to see; title: Glossary; title: Selected bibliography; title: Further reading and websites; title: Index