As a crossroads between western and eastern cultures, Afghanistan is a living museum of ancient civilizations. Children will learn about Islam and its celebrations, the arts, pastimes, and languages of the Afghans through beautiful photographs and clear, concise text. Topics include: Islam, Ramadan and Eids, Nauroz and other festivals, song and dance, buzkashi, kite flying, and other games,art, architecture, and artifact, carpet weaving and folk arts, languages, poetry, and stories, and a folktale.