Life in Ancient Africa

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Publisher
Crabtree Pub. Co
Publication Date
[2005]
Language
English

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From the first hunting and gathering societies to the great Nubian kingdoms of Kush, Africa has for centuries been the center of great cultural activity across its mountains, deserts, and rainforests. Life in Ancient Africa portrays the major civilizations of the ancient African era using maps and beautiful full-color photographs and illustrations. Topics include• Zimbabwe, Aksum, Meroe, Ghana, Mali, and Songhai• the rise of hundreds of regional dialects• pyramids, temples, royal tombs, and palaces• irrigation and other farming techniques• Trans-Sahara caravan routes and trade with the rest of the world• the discovery of mineral resources • an oral storytelling culture• music and danceTeacher’s guide available.

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9780778720430

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Gr 4-7-These series titles address such subjects as the arts, daily life, the economy, government, language, religious beliefs, and technology in two- to four-page illustrated chapters. The informative, straightforward texts discuss the demise of these civilizations and their modern-world legacies. Sidebars add additional notes on trade, beliefs, myths, travel, and other topics. The attractively designed books feature abundant, clear, captioned color photos of cultural artifacts and historical sites, and a few drawings. Brief time lines outline important developments. Words defined in the glossary are highlighted in bold.-Edward Sullivan, White Pine School, TN (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Gr 4-7 -These series titles address such subjects as the arts, daily life, the economy, government, language, religious beliefs, and technology in two- to four-page illustrated chapters. The informative, straightforward texts discuss the demise of these civilizations and their modern-world legacies. Sidebars add additional notes on trade, beliefs, myths, travel, and other topics. The attractively designed books feature abundant, clear, captioned color photos of cultural artifacts and historical sites, and a few drawings. Brief time lines outline important developments. Words defined in the glossary are highlighted in bold.-Edward Sullivan, White Pine School, TN

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