iraq

Profiles the life and deeds of Saddam Hussein and examines the events and personal experiences that influenced his actions.

Shant Kenderian recounts how, at the age of seventeen, he was forced to join Saddam Hussein's army and fight against his own country against his will.

Presents a brief biography of Saddam Hussein, leader of Iraq, and traces his life from his birth in 1937 to his childhood, and his handling of the Persian Gulf War.

Tells the true story of a dog named Lava, who was rescued from an abandoned house in Fallujah, Iraq, cared for by the Marines who found him, and eventually permitted to come to the United States.

"Robin 'Birdy' Perry, a new army recruit from Harlem, isn't quite sure why he joined the army, but he's sure where he's headed: Iraq. Birdy and the others in the Civilian Affairs Battalion are supposed to help secure and stabilize the country and successfully interact with the Iraqi people. Officially, the code name for their maneuvers is Operation Iraqi Freedom. But the young men and women in the CA unit have a simpler name for it: WAR"--Cover verso.

Describes the uniforms, gear, and weapons used by U.S. and Iraqi forces during the Iraq War.

Offers a brief introduction to the life of Saddam Hussein, focusing on his role in the Middle East conflicts.

An account of the discovery and excavation of ancient Nineveh in the 1840's by archaeologist Henry Layard.

Relates the career of the archaeologist who uncovered the ruins of the ancient Assyrian city of Nineveh and who is credited with making archaeology a science.