{"product_id":"sharing-our-homeland-palestinian-and-jewish-children-at-summer-peace-camp-paperback","title":"Sharing Our Homeland: Palestinian and Jewish Children at Summer Peace Camp - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTrish Marx\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCindy Karp\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA photo-essay focusing on two children living in Israel--one Palestinian and one Jewish--who, in spite of their differences and the longstanding conflicts in the region, learn to play and share ideas together at summer camp.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSummer is here, and Alya, an Israeli Palestinian girl, and Yuval, an Israeli Jewish boy, are off to Peace Camp. They are excited, but their excitement is mixed with apprehension. The area in which they live has been fought over by Palestinians and Jews for a hundred years. \u003ci\u003eWhat will campers from the \"other side\" be like?\u003c\/i\u003e the children wonder.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAt camp, Alya, Yuval, and the other campers enjoy two weeks of fun in close contact with one another. They participate in sports, create arts and crafts projects, and go on field trips. The children begin to understand what their homeland means to both sides. They learn not to be afraid and to respect one another.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith engaging text and captivating photographs, \u003ci\u003eSharing Our Homeland\u003c\/i\u003e gives an inside view of how one summer camp is working to create a foundation for peace. Readers will gain insight into the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and find a timely message of understanding and hope not often heard from this part of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrish Marx\u003c\/b\u003e has written several books for children. Marx specializes in nonfiction, especially current events and environmental issues--interests that stem from her background in teaching and journalism. Marx lives in New York City.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCindy Karp\u003c\/b\u003e has had a distinguished career as a photojournalist. She worked in Latin America for a decade as a photographer for \u003ci\u003eTIME\u003c\/i\u003e, and has traveled the world covering wars, political figures, and breaking news stories. She now works freelance in a wide variety of venues. Karp lives in Miami, Florida.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 8.5 x 10.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 01, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharing Our Homeland: Palestinian and Jewish Children at Summer Peace Camp\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.9\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51765414691104,"sku":"9781620145814","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a640410c882e9773977298bbd736f140.webp?v=1780268893","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/sharing-our-homeland-palestinian-and-jewish-children-at-summer-peace-camp-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}