Senegal / By Ruth Bjorklund.
Material type:
TextSeries: Enchantment of the world. Second series. Publisher: New York : Children's Press, An Imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2019Description: 144 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 25 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780531126950
- 0531126951
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Senegal is the westernmost city on the African mainland.Jutting westward into the Atlantic Ocean, Senegal is continental Africa's westernmost country. Readers will cross the dry desert sands of the Sahara, walk the streets of Dakar, and make their way through dense tropical rainforests as they explore this amazing country and learn about its history, government, and economy. They will also learn about life in Senegal, from what the average school day is like to which kinds of foods are likely to be served at dinner. Features include maps and photos; sidebars that highlight individuals, places and events; fun facts and statistics; a timeline; economic information; flags and more.
Includes bibliographical references (page 134) and index.
Friends and family -- A place in the sun -- Wildlife and habitats -- A proud heritage -- An African democracy -- Up and coming -- One people, one goal -- Harmony and faith -- Color and rhythm -- Teranga -- Timeline -- Fast facts.
Describes the geography, wildlife, history, government, economy, religion, and culture of Senegal.