Libya in pictures
By: by Francesca DiPiazza.
Series: Visual geography series; Visual geography series (Minneapolis, Minn.)
Publisher: Twenty First Century Books
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Minneapolis, MN
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780822525493
Subjects: Libya -- Pictorial works -- Juvenile literature; Libya -- Description and travel -- Juvenile literature
Genres: Pictorial works; Juvenile literature.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: The land; title: Mediterranean coastal region; title: The Sahara; title: Climate; title: Water, environmental issues, and natural resources; title: Flora and fauna; title: Cities; title: History and government; title: Phoenician and Greek settlement; title: Romans arrive; title: The coming of Islam; title: Bedouin invasions; title: Spaniards, Ottomans, and pirates; title: The Sanusi Brotherhood; title: Italian colonization; title: Guerrilla war; title: World War II and independence; title: Oil and revolution; title: Libya under Qadhafi; title: Rising tensions; title: The end of sanctions; title: Government; title: The people; title: Ethnic groups; title: Language; title: Health and housing; title: Education; title: Family life and women; title: Cultural life; title: Religion; title: Literature and communications; title: Architecture and art; title: Music and dance; title: Holidays and festivals; title: Sports and recreation; title: Food; title: The economy; title: Oil and other mining; title: Industry and trade; title: Agriculture and fishing; title: Transportation; title: Services and tourism; title: 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.