HISTORY
(3) 4-6 Cultures of the World series. Assured prose and clear color photographs explore the history, geography, and politics of four Middle Eastern nations. The emphasis on everyday life is especially appealing, with chapters devoted to leisure activities, holidays, and the arts; recipes for regional specialties such as baklava and Jerusalem kugel are also included. Each book contains a timeline parelleling national and world events. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Cultures of the World titles: Israel, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Iran.]

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