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A Queen to the Rescue: The Story of Henrietta Szold, Founder of Hadassah
Henrietta Szold took Queen Esther as a model and worked hard to save the Jewish people. In 1912, she founded the Jewish women's social justice organization, Hadassah. Henrietta started… Read More →
Country Explorers — Audisee®—On Level Set
From the Series Country Explorers
Engaging photographs, colorful designs, and informative, accessible text are combined in this beginning geography series. World and country maps show the country's location and geographical… Read More →
Hanukkah
From the Series On My Own Holidays
The story of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, takes readers back more than two thousand years in history. Understand why Jews gather to light candles for eight nights each year. Discover… Read More →
Iran
From the Series Country Explorers
Pack your bags! We’re headed to Iran. On this whirlwind tour, you’ll learn all about the country’s landscape, culture, people, and more. We’ll explore Iran’s sandy deserts and the ancient… Read More →
Israel
From the Series Country Explorers
Pack your bags! We’re headed to Israel. On this whirlwind tour, you’ll learn all about the country’s landscape, culture, people, and more. We’ll explore Israel’s busy cities, sun-baked… Read More →
Mysteries of the Egyptian Pyramids
From the Series Ancient Mysteries (Alternator Books ® )
Massive pyramids tower over the Giza Plateau near Cairo, Egypt. Built in the Bronze Age, these immense stone structures were engineered with remarkable precision. How did the ancient… Read More →
Searchlight Books ™ — World Traveler — Hardcover Set
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — World Traveler
Get ready to travel around the world! Discover the peoples, cultures, histories, and landscapes of different countries. Sidebars highlight each country's must-see sights and biggest… Read More →
The Tomb of King Tutankhamen
From the Series Unearthing Ancient Worlds
A royal treasure buried for 3,000 years … On November 4, 1922, a British archaeologist named Howard Carter unearthed a buried staircase in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings. At the bottom of the… Read More →
Travel to Israel
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — World Traveler
People have lived in modern-day Israel for thousands of years, and the land is special to those of many religions. Explore Israel's rich history, famous landmarks, celebrations, and more in… Read More →