Table of Contents
1 Miracle in the Desert
What Animal can survive in the desert without drinking? 7
2 A Nation Forms
Who chooses the president of the United Arab Emirates? 13
3 Dance and Design
How can houses keep cool in a scorching desert? 19
Skiing in the Desert
Where is the world's biggest indoor ski park? 24
4 Society Rules
What direction do Muslims face when they pray? 27
5 Family and Friends
What do people in the United Arab Emirates eat for breakfast? 33
6 Sporting Life
What do you call a person who trains falcons? 39
True Statistics 43
Resources 44
Important Words 46
Index 47
About the Author 48
