Iran The land Author:A Fast This work is intended for children aged 9-14 years. "Iran The Land" brings to life the country previously known to the world for centuries as Persia. Beautiful full-colour photographs feature Iran's dramatic landscape of mountains, salt deserts, and hot springs as well as the daily lives of its people who must cope with dust storms, earthquakes,... more » and even volcanoes. Other topics include: how people obtain water in the desert; ancient site of Persepolis, or Takht-e Jamshid, and the treasures buried there; oases and highlands; the cities of Tehran, Isfahan, Tabriz, and Shiraz; the country's wildlife including ibexes, gazelles, and jackals; and the discovery of oil and its impact on the Iranian economy.« less