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Israel - The Land
Contributor(s): Smith, Debbie (Author)
ISBN: 0865052298     ISBN-13: 9780865052291
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
OUR PRICE:   $29.07  
Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats
Published: October 1998
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Annotation: Four new countries and nine updated editions have been added to Bobbie Kalman's popular Lands, Peoples, and Cultures series. These powerful and intimate portraits of countries use up-to-date information and full-color photography. Presented in a mini series format, three books per country ensures thorough coverage of all the important aspects. It also allows more students to work on different projects at the same time. Covering more than basic history and geography, students will be fascinated to learn about:

-- the land... geography, agriculture, transportation, history, industry, and glorious wonders

-- the people... unique customs, customs we share, problems faced by minority groups and women

-- the culture... modern festivals, ancient processions, food, games, and more

Israel the land introduces young readers to this ancient land, its unique landscape, and its modern personality.

Topics include:
-- thriving cities such as Haifa and Tel Aviv-Jaffa
-- ancient and modern Jerusalem
-- the diverse peoples that have lived in Israel over many centuries
-- agriculture and industry
-- climate and wildlife
-- the thrilling discoveries of the Dead Sea Scrolls and the ancient fortress of Masada
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Middle East
- Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Middle East
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Customs, Traditions, Anthropology
Dewey: 956.94
LCCN: 98039913
Lexile Measure: 1000
Series: Lands, Peoples, & Cultures (Hardcover)
Physical Information: 0.32" H x 8.87" W x 11.32" (0.97 lbs) 32 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - Middle East
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 29875
Reading Level: 6.4   Interest Level: Middle Grades   Point Value: 1.0
 
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Publisher Description:
Suitable for ages 9-14, this book introduces young readers to the ancient land of Israel. The topics covered include: thriving cities such as Haifa and Tel Aviv-Jaffa; ancient and modern Jerusalem; the thrilling discoveries of the Dead Sea Scrolls and the ancient fortress of Masada; agriculture and industry; and, climate and wildlife.