October 6, 2011
Using an innovative method of illustration that combines photographs and full-color digital art, this graphic non-fiction instills Jewish pride and a sense of peoplehood in its readers. It is filled with notable figures in Israel’s history, from Abraham and Sarah to Ariel Sharon and Ilan Ramon. Worldwide events that have affected Israel, such as the Holocaust, the Gulf Wars, and the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 are covered, as are the contributions of Israelis to the arts, sciences, and technology.