Luminous pastel illustrations bring to life the long history of this amazing city, from the founding of Jerusalem by King David, to Solomon's great temple, the Roman city and crucifixion of Jesus, prophet Muhammad's ascent to heaven, Christian knights and Muslim rule, to the present day capital of Israel. (Picture book)

Absorbing novel of the first Hanukkah, Alexandra lives in Jerusalem, under the rule of the Syrian Greeks. After Alexandra's family is exiled, her father joins the freedom fighters, the Maccabees. When Jerusalem is retaken, there is only enough holy oil for one night, but it burns for eight days. Captivating illustrations bring ancient Israel to life. (Illustrated chapter book)

Get the scoop on Saladin, the brilliant Muslim commander who re-captured Jerusalem in 1187, and clashed with Richard the Lion Heart's army, but held the city. Wonderfully rich and detailed illustrations, like Islamic miniaturist paintings. (Chapter book)

It's 1187. Local kid Pagan Kidrouk joins the Knights Templar so he can get a square meal and a good sword. As squire to Lord Roland, the perfect white knight, Pagan has a busy day – rounding up stray pilgrims, polishing armor, and fighting in the siege of Jerusalem against the Saracens. (Chapter book

Before you visit the Shrine of the Book in the Israel Museum, find out about the Dead Sea Scrolls, genuine fragments the Bible written on parchment scrolls 2,000 years ago – how the scrolls were discovered, who wrote the books, daily life in the desert community, how archeologists and scholars have put together all the pieces. (Chapter book, illustrations)