Publisher's Synopsis
All of Jewish history in a graphic novel! The Amazing History of the Jews offers engaging drawings and a simple (funny) text to make this historical summary both easy and enjoyable. This book both gives you a great overview of Jewish history with all the major names and major events-and it is fun. History is hard to teach. Chronolog takes maturity. But, Chaya turns history into an amazing story. Here is everything needed for basic Jewish literacy. Your students start with Adam and Eve, fight with the Maccabees, suffer under Herod, and spend Shabbat with Maimonides. Then the story continues. Got a teacher who wants a challenge? Jewish history is always a challenge. We'll make a bet with that teacher that the class will be successful, and then enjoy The Amazing History of the Jews to win the bet for you. It will take a creative teacher to turn this text into experiences, but thefoundation for a great course is here.