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Title: Topsy-Turvy Land: Arabia Pictured for Children
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Produced by Curtis Weyant, Melissa Er-Raqabi and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net.
Summary: "Topsy-Turvy Land: Arabia Pictured for Children" by Samuel M. Zwemer and Amy E. Zwemer is a children’s book written in the early 20th century. This engaging work combines vibrant illustrations with whimsical stories and factual information about Arabian culture, providing a unique blend of entertainment and education. Aimed at young readers, the book presents the contrasts and peculiarities of life in Arabia, entertainingly portraying oddities in customs, geography, and daily living that are perceived as "topsy-turvy" compared to Western norms. The opening portion of the book introduces readers to the concept of Topsy-Turvy Land, where customs and daily life diverge significantly from Western practices. It describes various modes of transportation, emphasizes the unique reading direction of Arabic, and contrasts eating habits, greetings, and other social norms. The authors express a sense of wonder and humor as they depict children's daily lives, including prayer practices and family roles in a society that is both richly cultural and deeply traditional. Ultimately, the text aims to foster understanding and compassion toward the diverse lifestyles in Arabia while encouraging readers to reflect on their values and beliefs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Zwemer, Samuel Marinus, 1867-1952
Author: Zwemer, Amy E., 1865-1937
EBook No.: 15658
Published: Apr 19, 2005
Downloads: 404
Language: English
Subject: Arabian Peninsula -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Topsy-Turvy Land: Arabia Pictured for Children
Credits:
Produced by Curtis Weyant, Melissa Er-Raqabi and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net.
Summary: "Topsy-Turvy Land: Arabia Pictured for Children" by Samuel M. Zwemer and Amy E. Zwemer is a children’s book written in the early 20th century. This engaging work combines vibrant illustrations with whimsical stories and factual information about Arabian culture, providing a unique blend of entertainment and education. Aimed at young readers, the book presents the contrasts and peculiarities of life in Arabia, entertainingly portraying oddities in customs, geography, and daily living that are perceived as "topsy-turvy" compared to Western norms. The opening portion of the book introduces readers to the concept of Topsy-Turvy Land, where customs and daily life diverge significantly from Western practices. It describes various modes of transportation, emphasizes the unique reading direction of Arabic, and contrasts eating habits, greetings, and other social norms. The authors express a sense of wonder and humor as they depict children's daily lives, including prayer practices and family roles in a society that is both richly cultural and deeply traditional. Ultimately, the text aims to foster understanding and compassion toward the diverse lifestyles in Arabia while encouraging readers to reflect on their values and beliefs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Zwemer, Samuel Marinus, 1867-1952
Author: Zwemer, Amy E., 1865-1937
EBook No.: 15658
Published: Apr 19, 2005
Downloads: 404
Language: English
Subject: Arabian Peninsula -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.