Senegal /
Berg, Elizabeth, 1953-
Senegal / Elizabeth L. Berg, Ruth Lau, Debbie Nevins. - Third edition. - 144 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 25 cm - Cultures of the world . - Cultures of the world (third edition) .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 141-142) and index.
Senegal today -- Geography -- History -- Government -- Economy -- Environment -- Senegalese -- Lifestyle -- Religion -- Language -- Arts -- Leisure -- Festivals -- Food -- Map of Senegal -- About the economy -- About the culture.
The westernmost country in mainland Africa, Senegal has a complex and varied history. Home to one of Africa's earliest recorded kingdoms in the early ninth century, Senegal was later colonized by both the Portuguese and the French. Since its independence in 1960, the country has managed to unite its various cultures and language traditions into a peaceful and stable society. Informative sidebars and colorful photographs accompany the text and allow readers to learn more about Senegal's rich culture.
Grade 6+.
9781502636423 1502636425
2018016358
Senegal--Juvenile literature.
Senegal--Social life and customs--Juvenile literature.
Senegal--Description and travel--Juvenile literature.
Senegal--History--Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.
Senegal / Elizabeth L. Berg, Ruth Lau, Debbie Nevins. - Third edition. - 144 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 25 cm - Cultures of the world . - Cultures of the world (third edition) .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 141-142) and index.
Senegal today -- Geography -- History -- Government -- Economy -- Environment -- Senegalese -- Lifestyle -- Religion -- Language -- Arts -- Leisure -- Festivals -- Food -- Map of Senegal -- About the economy -- About the culture.
The westernmost country in mainland Africa, Senegal has a complex and varied history. Home to one of Africa's earliest recorded kingdoms in the early ninth century, Senegal was later colonized by both the Portuguese and the French. Since its independence in 1960, the country has managed to unite its various cultures and language traditions into a peaceful and stable society. Informative sidebars and colorful photographs accompany the text and allow readers to learn more about Senegal's rich culture.
Grade 6+.
9781502636423 1502636425
2018016358
Senegal--Juvenile literature.
Senegal--Social life and customs--Juvenile literature.
Senegal--Description and travel--Juvenile literature.
Senegal--History--Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.