An A to Z illustrated look at some of the people, places, items, and customs of Ethiopia.

Nestled in the Horn of Africa, Ethiopia is the oldest independent nation on the continent. This culturally diverse country has a rich and tumultuous history dating back thousands of years. In this book, readers will learn about the diverse landscape of Ethiopia's past and present, including its peoples, geography, religion, economy, and culture. -- Amazon.com

"Ethiopia is a rich and vibrant African nation. Centrally located, it's made up of some of Africa's tallest mountains and diverse geographical features. Wildlife also plays a big role in the country's biodiversity. In this guide to Ethiopia, young readers learn about the nation's key facets-from its history to its relationship to the environment, most favored cuisines, education, government, and cultural traditions. They also discover the variety...

Part 1 tells Jonah's story, including his adoption from Ethiopia, and his challenges in school. Part 2 is a celebration of crochet, defining the fiber art, introducing readers to Jonah's crochet friends, and offering instructions on how to make an identity-inspired dishcloth.