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| Author: Harvey Croze |
Africa is brought to life in this
imaginative look at the plants, animals,
and people that make it such a fascinating
continent. Studies of both traditional
tribes and modern African cities showcase
Africa's diversity, and authentic activities
allow kids to dive into the rich culture
by making a Maasai bivouac shelter,
writing a fable in the African style,
working as a field biologist, making
a ritual elephant mask, and learning
to tie an African Kanga dress. This
cross-cultural study also shows kids
what challenges Africa faces today while
giving them a look at what it is like
to live on this interesting continent.
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From Booklist
"Africa is not a jungle of wild animals and wandering tribes of hunter-gatherers." Packed
with accurate information, this chatty, authoritative overview confronts primitive
stereotypes and speaks to American kids about both the rich diversity and the
problems of Africa--past and present, rural and urban. Croze, a world expert
on African elephants who lives in Nairobi, Kenya, combines the astonishing history
of early civilizations with information about what is happening now, including
a look at the exciting wildlife and inspiring leaders, the urgent conservation
problem, urban poverty, and the devastating personal experiences of child soldiers
and AIDS orphans. The frequent printing of type on top of geometric designs sometimes
makes the words hard to read. That aside, the design encourages browsing; there
are lots of color photos and maps accompanying the detailed, hands-on instructions
for craft activities, which range from beadwork to recipes. Informal but never
condescending, this accessible book provides not only solid fact but also fun.
A selected bibliography and lists of additional books and some Web sites are
appended. Hazel Rochman
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Ages 9-12
$17.95 (softcover)
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