Spotlight on Islam.This issue of Junior Scholastic explores the religion of Islam. Muslims believe that the prophet Muhammad received divine revelations Noun 1. divine revelation - communication of knowledge to man by a divine or supernatural agency revelation making known, informing - a speech act that conveys information beginning in 610 A.D. Muhammad spread these teachings of love and understanding. Today, Islam is the fastest-growing religion in the world. But for many, Islam is viewed with misunderstanding and fear. Our article on page 10 explores why. On page 6, JS continues its coverage of Iraq, focusing on Iraqi families who have endured years of poverty and destructive wars. Students will learn how some Iraqis feel about President Saddam Hussein Saddam Hussein (born April 28, 1937, Tikrit, Iraq—died Dec. 30, 2006, Baghdad) President of Iraq (1979–2003). He joined the Ba'th Party in 1957. Following participation in a failed attempt to assassinate Iraqi Pres. , a leader recently described by U.S. President George W. Bush as a "dangerous man. On page 16, we introduce the 108th U.S. Congress. The midterm mid·term n. 1. The middle of an academic term or a political term of office. 2. a. An examination given at the middle of a school or college term. b. midterms A series of such examinations. elections, held November 5, 2002, resulted in some notable upsets and a political victory for President Bush. Students will learn who's in and who's out in Congress and in some statehouses. You will also find articles on peer pressure and the infamous duel duel, prearranged armed fight with deadly weapons, usually swords or pistols, between two persons concerned with a point of honor. The duel may have originated in the wager of battle, an early mode of trial in which an accused person fought with his accuser under between U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr burr (bur) bur. burr n. Variant of bur. burr 1. a plant seed capsule carrying many hooked structures which catch in animal coats thus promoting dissemination of the plant. and Alexander Hamilton, a Founding Father. We hope you and your students enjoy this issue. Suzanne McCabe Editor smccabe@scholastic.com |
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