Cultures of the World: Dagestan

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DAGESTAN TODAY 5 1 GEOGRAPHY Mountains and foothills Caspian coast and lowlands Rivers Climate Wildlife 11 2 HISTORY The ancient Caucasus Empires and invasions Russian advances The imamate Developing Dagestan A Soviet republic After the Soviets 19 3 GOVERNMENT Relationship with Russia Branches of government The problem of representation Levels of government 35 4 ECONOMY A growing industry Important resources Hydroelectric power Building connections Artisan crafts New directions 43 5 ENVIRONMENT Contamination in the Caspian Polluted lands Investing in the environment 53 6 DAGESTANIS Heritage and ethnicity 59 7 LIFESTYLE Family Clans Community bonds Welcoming guests Homeland Childhood School Marriage Wedding celebrations Traditional roles for men and women Elders Death 63 CONTENTS
Cultures of the World: Dagestan

Cultures of the World: Dagestan

Dagestan is technically part of Russia, but it has a culture all its own. Readers discover the unique culture of Dagestan and how it differs from Russia. Essential information about religion in the region and the history and political structure of this part of the world is coupled with fun facts about holidays, the arts, and food. Easy-to-follow recipes are included to bring what readers have learned into the kitchen and into family time. Full-color photographs and maps add an engaging visual component to this fun learning experience.

About This Book

By: Rachael Morlock
Illustrated by:
Published by: Cavendish Square an imprint of The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
10-12Age Range
7.5+ AR
142Pages
Cities & CulturesSubject
1180LLexile
2-3 hoursReading Time
ZGuided Reading
ZFountas & Pinnell
80DRA