The Camel and the Wheel
The Camel and the Wheel

Author: Richard W. Bulliet

Publisher: Columbia University Press

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13: 9780231072359

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Why, for many centuries, was the wheel abandoned in the Middle East in favor of the camel as a means of transport? This richly illustrated study explains this anomaly. Drawing on archaeology, art, technology, anthropology, linguistics, and camel husbandry, Bulliet explores the implications for the region's economic and social development during the Middle Ages and into modern times.

The Camel Club
The Camel Club

Author: David Baldacci

Publisher: Grand Central Publishing

Published: 2005-10-01

Total Pages: 482

ISBN-13: 0759515239

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After witnessing a shocking murder, four conspiracy theorists team up with a Secret Service agent to uncover the government corruption that threatens to cause an international terrorism crisis in this New York Times bestselling thriller. Welcome to THE CAMEL CLUB. Existing at the fringes of Washington, D.C., the Club consists of four eccentric members. Led by a mysterious man known as "Oliver Stone," they study conspiracy theories, current events, and the machinations of government to discover the "truth" behind the country's actions. Their efforts bear little fruit--until the group witnesses a shocking murder...and becomes embroiled in an astounding, far-reaching conspiracy. Now the Club must join forces with a Secret Service agent to confront one of the most chilling spectacles ever to take place on American soil-an event that may trigger the ultimate war between two different worlds. And all that stands in the way of this apocalypse is five unexpected heroes.

How the Camel Got Its Hump
How the Camel Got Its Hump

Author: Justine Fontes

Publisher: Golden Books

Published: 2001-06-01

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 9780307960191

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Witty stories from around the world, and by the great writer Rudyard Kipling, "explain" how the camel got its hump. Fascinating facts about the camel round out this colorful book!

Enamel the Camel
Enamel the Camel

Author: Mike King

Publisher: The Collective Book Studio

Published: 2022-03-08

Total Pages: 18

ISBN-13: 1951412699

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"A misfit Camel with excellent dental hygiene shows his worth in a tale that covers a lot of ground." —School Library Journal Enamel wants to be like all the other camels who live in Camel-lot, but his front teeth are bigger than anyone else's. And they stick out. He's the only camel who brushes his teeth—he has to because everyone can see them. Enamel is tired of getting teased for being different. Then one day the class gets caught in a terrible sandstorm...and his exceptional incisors save the day. Enamel the Camel is an upbeat, humorous story about sticking out, stepping up, and the importance of good dental hygiene.

The Wooden Camel
The Wooden Camel

Author: Wanuri Kahiu

Publisher: Lantana Publishing

Published: 2020-06-01

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1913747581

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Etabo dreams of being a camel racer. One day he might even beat his older brother when they race. But with the price of water rising, Etabo's father must sell the camels, and his siblings must find work. What will Etabo do now? From acclaimed Kenyan filmmaker Wanuri Kahiu and Italian illustrator Manuela Adreani, this story of love and hope centers on the inspiring Turkana people of northwest Kenya. Told with gentleness and humor, it is a universal story about keeping one's dreams alive.

Harry the Camel
Harry the Camel

Author: DiAnn Floyd Boehm

Publisher:

Published: 2019-09-08

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 9781999015640

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HARRY THE CAMEL lives in the sand dunes of Dubai, and he often watches from a distance as the beautifully sleek race horses at the track run their laps. He laments that his back isn't as smooth as theirs and wonders how much faster he could run without his bulky old hump.

Clarence the Camel
Clarence the Camel

Author: Ken Lake

Publisher: Diaries of Robin's Toys

Published: 2013-08-08

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781782260257

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Across 10 exciting stories, Robin and his grandad explore car boot sales, bring toys to life and learn some important lessons.

The Camel's Back
The Camel's Back

Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2020-12-08

Total Pages: 39

ISBN-13:

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"The Camel's Back" by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

The Camel's Nose
The Camel's Nose

Author:

Publisher: GoldQuill

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 18

ISBN-13: 1906227101

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Jamal the camel is cold sleeping outside and convinces the camel trader to just let him stick his nose in the trader's nice warm tent. But it isn't long before Jamal notices his head is also cold, then his feet, and before the night is over, all the camels are in the tent, and the trader is out in the cold.