About the Book:
Silent Music: A Story of Baghdad | Child and Adolescent Literature May 2014
An analysis of the book Silent Music: A Story of Baghdad.
https://blogs.iwu.edu/edu270literature/2014/05/18/silent-music-a-story-of-baghdad/
My Literature Blog: Silent Music: A Story of Baghdad
A brief synopsis, as well as themes and teaching ideas.
http://rgreen1990.blogspot.com/2013/10/silent-music.html
Silent Music: A Story of Baghdad by James Rumford - YouTube
A readalong of Silent Music: A Story of Baghdad.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOoYs5jZyDg
about me
A short biography of the author from his website.
http://www.jamesrumford.com/Aboutme.html
Writing & Illustrating for Children by James Rumford
The author-illustrator’s blog.
http://calabashcat.blogspot.co.uk/
SOUP’S ON: James Rumford in the Kitchen Interview!
An interview with author-illustrator James Rumford.
http://jamarattigan.livejournal.com/243837.html?thread=1641341
Geography:
Geography | Embassy of the Republic of Iraq
An article about the geography of Iraq.
http://www.iraqiembassy.us/page/geography
Iraq travel guide - Wikitravel
An article about how to travel in Iraq.
A Journey in Baghdad 2015 -- جولة في بغداد 2015
A 10 minute video showing scenes all around Baghdad.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lc8DP0N4lss
A tour of the streets of Baghdad 2016 | جوله سريعه في شوارع بغداد 2016
A 6 minute video showing the street scenery in Baghdad.
History:
Iraq’s Culture, Government, and History | Scholastic
An article about Iraq’s culture, government, and history.
Iraq Heritage
A timeline of Iraq from 100,000 BC to the 2000’s.
http://iraqheritage.org/timeline.php
The Kings: from Babylon to Baghdad - YouTube
A 1.5 hour documentary about the history of Iraq.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMyOa9LQ9Jg
History of Baghdad
An article about the history of Baghdad, along with photos of the city.
http://www.en.uobaghdad.edu.iq/PageViewer.aspx?id=89
Timeline of Major Events in the Iraq War
A timeline of major events in the Iraq War from NY Times.
Life in Baghdad: Joy Amid the Chaos of War | الحياة في بغداد | FRONTLINE
A 4 minute video showing the everyday lives of ordinary young Iraqis amidst the war.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftPHG8yGuts
Iraq Documentary (EMMY Award Winner) - YouTube
A 40 minute documentary about the Iraq War.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKBX103UIBw
Culture:
Iraq - Language, Culture, Customs, and Etiquette
An article about Iraq’s language, culture, customs, and etiquette.
http://www.commisceo-global.com/country-guides/iraq-guide
Art and Culture | Embassy of the Republic of Iraq
An article about art and culture in Iraq.
http://www.iraqiembassy.us/page/art-and-culture
Iraqi Customs
An article about Iraqi customs and etiquette.
Language:
alif ba ta
A children’s alphabet song in Arabic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7K3B9m2kXM&list=PLjx908MZNkeaIYcJkevfSKf1v6wLzo977&index=1
Best Arabic Alphabet Song | Alif Baa Boubayeh | الأبجدية العربية
A children’s alphabet song in Arabic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmoZ8GD0pBE&list=PLjx908MZNkeaIYcJkevfSKf1v6wLzo977&index=14
Learn Arabic - Arabic in 3 Minutes - How to Greet People in Arabic - YouTube
A 3 minute video of Arabic greetings.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEApCv1bIeg
Arabic language | al-bab.com
An introduction to Arabic language and the alphabet.
Art:
A Brief Guide to Arabic Scripts and Calligraphy
Images and descriptions of Arabic calligraphy.
https://www.shutterstock.com/blog/2013/07/a-brief-guide-to-arabic-scripts-and-calligraphy/
The Art of Arabic Calligraphy - YouTube
A 3 minute video about the art of Arabic calligraphy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7e4QBxtCl8
Calligraphy Qalam
A website with resources of Arabic, Ottoman, and Persian calligraphy.
Arabic Script Writing
A generator that will translate English text to Arabic.
Teaching Activities:
TeachingBooks.net | Silent Music: A Story of Baghdad
Resources to teaching activities for Silent Music.
https://www.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?tid=13716&a=1
Silent Music: A Story of Baghdad - lesson plan
A lesson plan from the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation.
