Here is an inspiring introduction to one of the world's oldest—and newest—nations: Israel.

Starting with the time when Moses brought the Hebrews to the Promised Land, the author-artist traces the long and colorful story of the Jewish people down to the present day. We learn about the great men of Zionism and the heroes in their fight for freedom. We see how the pioneers are reclaiming "the land of milk and honey" from the thorny wasteland it had become; how new cities have sprung up alongside those whose beginnings are lost in history; and how Israelis from seventy-four counties, of different customs and colors and clothing speaking a babel of tongues, live today in city and country. We visit some of the fascinating towns—modern Tel Aviv; ancient Jaffa; industrial Haifa; quaint Nazareth; and Jerusalem, the holy city of Christian, Jew and Moslem.

Readers of all ages will be help spellbound by the beauty of text and pictures, and will gain in understanding of a brave new experiment in democratic living.

Publisher recommended: Grades 4 - 7

From the dust jacket