Maria O'Shea

A book for young readers about the history and culture of the Middle Eastern country Kuwait. Situated at the edge of the Persian Gulf, this small and oil-rich country only became an independent nation in 1961. The whole of Kuwait is covered by a dry and undulating desert, which leads to the wealthy chalets and beach houses on the coast. The Kuwaiti people lived through the Gulf War in 1991, but since then they have experienced peace and prosperity...

Describes how the culture of Turkey is reflected in its many festivals, including Seker Bayrami, Kurban Bayrami, and the Kirkpinar wrestling competition.