Chamberlin Free Public Library Catalog

Oman /

Foster, Leila Merrell.

Oman / - New York : Children's Press, c1999. - 144 p. : col. ill., maps ; 25 cm. - Enchantment of the world. Second series . - Enchantment of the world. Second series. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 134) and index.

Ancient trade routes -- Strategic location -- Frankincense and oryk -- Traders over time -- Modern sultanate -- Oil wealth and economic development -- Omanis -- Ibadhi Muslims -- Omani culture -- Visit to an Omani family.

Describes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, and people of Oman, a small nation strategically located on the eastern part of the Arabian peninsula.

0516209647 9780516209647

98019572


Oman--Juvenile literature.
Oman.

DS247.O62 / F67 1999

953.53