The inspiring story of an Iraqi librarian's courageous fight to save books from the Basra Central Library before it was destroyed in the war.

Discusses the causes of the 2003 Iraq war, explaining the origins of Iraq, the reasons for its 1990 invasion of Kuwait, the 1991 Gulf War and subsequent U.N. efforts to disarm Iraq, and the U.S. desire to remove Saddam Hussein from power

Deborah Ellis interviews more than 20 young Iraqi refugees. The children speak for themselves, with little editorial comment, and their stories are frank, harrowing, and often reveal a surprising resilience in surviving the consequences of a war in which they played no part.

Mesopotamian civilizations produced much of the world's earliest writing, science, mathematics, legal systems and philosophy. The Republic of Iraq was established in 1919 and granted independence in 1932. Iraq's history took a new turn with the US-led invasion in 2003.

A memoir in which Eric Greitens discusses how his desire to make a difference led him to the world's trouble spots where he worked to serve and sick, poor, and displaced, explains his decision to join the Navy SEALS to protect the weak, and discusses how the lessons he learned in humanitarianism affected his missions in Kenya, Thailand, Afghanistan, and Iraq.

Provides a comprehensive look at the recent history of Iraq. Readers experience the war through vivid photographs and the correspondence of two young people: an Iraqi girl living in Baghdad and an American boy whose father is serving in the military.

A photo-illustrated introduction to Iraq, discussing the country's place in the world, history, religion, politics, economy, people, and foreign relations, and looking at the reconstruction of Iraq in the aftermath of the U.S. led war against the country in the early 21st century.

Describes Iraq's geography, wildlife, history, government, economy, people, religion, and culture.

Covers the background material necessary to understand the circumstances surrounding this particular military undertaking and describes such events as the capture of Saddam Hussein and addresses the aftermath of the military campaign and the continuing unrest in the country.

ISIS covers the history of the terrorist organization and what it stands for, how its leaders recruit more followers, and the importance of understanding the threat this organization poses for the rest of the world.