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Homeland, The Illustrated History of the State of Israel

Homeland, The Illustrated History of the State of Israel


by Marv Wolfman

  • HISTORY
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 120 PAGES

Depicting the history of Israel from biblical Abraham to the present, this sophisticated, four-color graphic adaptation is academically grounded, guiding readers through highlights in historical detail and from Israel's world view. (ISR59, $21.95)

Homeland, The Illustrated History of the State of Israel

Homeland, The Illustrated History of the State of Israel


by Marv Wolfman

  • HISTORY
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 120 PAGES

Depicting the history of Israel from biblical Abraham to the present, this sophisticated, four-color graphic adaptation is academically grounded, guiding readers through highlights in historical detail and from Israel's world view. (ISR59, $21.95)

The Family Haggadah


by Ellen Schecter

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 80 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

An excellent introduction to the Passover Seder for children of all backgrounds. Prayers are given in English, Hebrew and transliteration. (ISR57, $13.99)

The Golden City

The Golden City


by Neil Waldman

  • HISTORY
  • 2000
  • HARD COVER
  • 32 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Jerusalem's ancient buildings and distant hillsides come to life in a panoramic look at the ancient city for ages 9-11. (ISR100, $15.95)

Walking the Bible


by Bruce Feiler

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 112 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Feiler's account of his journey to the places where biblical stories unfold (in the company of an archaeologist guide), with maps, illustrations and the author's photographs, is geared for kids grades 4 to 8. (MDE97, $16.99)

The Bronze Bow

The Bronze Bow


by Elizabeth George Speare

  • LITERATURE
  • 1972
  • PAPER
  • 254 PAGES
  • YOUNG ADULTS

This young adult novel powerfully evokes the political and religious climate of Jesus's times, and is a thrilling read to boot. (ISR41, $6.95)

The Return


by Sonia Levitin

  • LITERATURE
  • 1991
  • PAPER
  • 181 PAGES
  • YOUNG ADULTS

A moving novel of escape from religious persecuation in Ethiopia. (ETP13, $5.99)

Suddenly in the Depths of the Forest


by Amos Oz

  • LITERATURE
  • 2011
  • HARD COVER
  • 144 PAGES
  • FAMILY

A haunting fable of two children who journey into the forest to discover why all of the animals disappeared from their village years before. (NAT238, $15.99)

This Is Israel

This Is Israel


by Miroslav Sasek

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2008
  • HARD COVER
  • 60 PAGES
  • FAMILY

This beloved classic, first published in 1962, visits the Promised Land, a sun-drenched panorama of many hues and many traditions. (ISR60, $17.95)

 

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