Israel - The Culture Contributor(s): Smith, Debbie (Author) |
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ISBN: 086505231X ISBN-13: 9780865052314 Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $29.07 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: October 1998 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 Because Jews, Muslims, and Christians all follow a different calendar, hardly a month goes by in Israel when there is not some kind of holiday or festival. Millions of people throughout the world look to Israel as a center of faith. Topics include: |
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: 98039914 |
Lexile Measure: 960 |
Series: Lands, Peoples, & Cultures (Hardcover) |
Physical Information: 0.33" H x 8.82" W x 11.36" (0.95 lbs) 32 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Middle East |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Because Jews, Muslims, and Christians all follow a different calendar, hardly a month goes by in Israel when there is not some kind of holiday or festival. This book includes topics such as Israel's art, music, dance, literature, and clothing; the Hebrew, Muslim, and Christian faiths; their exciting traditions, foods, and festivals; and more. |