Israel is a democratic nation state in the Middle East and the only Jewish nation in the world. This small country has deep historical roots for Jewish people. Learn more about Israels fascinating history, culture, geography and more in Israel, an Exploring Countries book.
A history of the nation of Israel and a discussion of how the history of that nation and of the Jewish people fuel turmoil in Middle East today, especially the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis.
Library Binding
(Heinemann/Raintree, Aug. 1, 1999)
Describes how different kinds of food common in various regions of Israel are grown and prepared and the part foods play during Passover, Rosh Hashanah, Hanukkah, and a Bar Mitzvah
Each title in this series looks at a country that is in a state of political or economic unrest, and examines how and why it is changing as well as the problems and benefits created by change.