Israel, the People

This book is for children of ages 9-14. "Israel: The People" focuses on the daily activities of the many different peoples who make up modern Israel.

The importance of religion, school, work, and the family to Jews, Muslims, and Bedouin are all explained using lively photos and easy-to-understand text.

The topics include: special sections devoted to food; modern life on a kibbutz; the dramatic story of modern Israel's birth; the flood of immigrants that followed; and, the challenge to find lasting peace at its 50th anniversary.