Geography of Afghanistan

Display a series of maps of Afghanistan and have students consider its geographical features such as its landlocked situation, bodies of water, regions, major cities and bordering countries. Have them discuss the effects of these features on the people who live there....

Learn About the Author

Provide information about the author, Deborah Ellis, from online interviews, videos and the About the Author section on the final page of The Breadwinner.

Learn About Afghanistan

Have students each research two facts about Afghanistan (e.g., languages, religion, population, area, capital, life expectancy, literacy rate, monetary unit, flag, geographical features, climate, historical information, art, architecture, music, media). Have...