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Who was Sinbad the Sailor? What brings eight million pilgrims to Mecca every year? Which architectural structure breaks all world records? How long can a camel live without water? All these questions and more are answered in this colorful encyclopedia. Packed with fascinating information on everything from the food that the Bedouin eat to the uses of the date palm, from the ancient spice trade to the creatures living in Arabia's seas, this book will stimulate the imagination of any child.

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Praise for WINGS OF FIRE BOOK TWO:'[A] perfect adventure for young fantasy fans to sink their teeth into.' --SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNALPraise for WINGS OF FIRE BOOK ONE:'Dramatic battle scenes, double-crosses, and one seriously deranged queen makes WINGS OF FIRE a series that should have broad appeal for middle-grade fantasy fans.' --BOOKLIST'Fast-paced and detailed, this first installment in a new adventure series is entertaining.' --KIRKUS'Readers of all ages will be enchanted by the humanistic storyline and the page-turning excitement.' --LIBRARY MEDIA CONNECTION'A thrilling new series for dragon-lovers.' --AUSTIN FAMILY