This book discusses Turkey's history as part of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires, the influence of leaders from Sultan S leyman I to Mustafa Kemal Atat rk, the importance of Islam, the nation's language reforms, its desire to join the European Union, and its current democratic government, parliament, and court systems. Turkish food, housing, education, family life, clothing, public transportation, communication options, shipping ports, economy, agriculture, trading partners, tourism, climate, geography, and major cities such as Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir are also highlighted. This book introduces Turkey's location in both Asia and Europe on the Black, Mediterranean, and Aegean Seas, as well as its culture, theater, folk music, dance, literature, arts such as woven carpets and Iznik tiles, architecture such as the Hagia Sophia, holidays such as Ramadan, and popular sports such as soccer. In addition, bold glossary terms, phonetic spellings, a fast facts page, a graphic timeline, a recipe, an index, maps, and full-color photos accompany this easy-to-read text.
Format:Library Binding
Language:English
ISBN:1599287870
ISBN13:9781599287874
Release Date:January 2007
Publisher:Checkerboard Books
Length:40 Pages
Weight:0.54 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 8.1" x 7.8"
Age Range:8 to 10 years
Grade Range:Grades 3 to 5
Customer Reviews
0 rating
Copyright © 2025 Thriftbooks.com
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks ® and the ThriftBooks ® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
ThriftBooks ® and the ThriftBooks ® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
