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The geography of Sub-Saharan Africa / Jill Keppeler.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Explore the world (PowerKids Press)Publisher: New York : PowerKids Press, 2021Copyright date: ©2021Edition: First editionDescription: 32 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 26 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781725322103
  • 1725322102
  • 9781725322080
  • 1725322080
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
More than a desert -- The countries of Africa -- Plateaus, rifts, and escarpments -- Cradle of humankind -- Slavery, colonization, and freedom -- A sea of sand -- Climate and settlement -- Waters of Africa -- The roof of Africa -- Ocean islands -- Rising cities -- Disaster and desertification -- The future.
Summary: "From savannas to rain forests to deserts, the geography of Sub-Saharan Africa is second to none in terms of diversity. Readers will explore the brilliant, dynamic landscapes and cityscapes of Sub-Saharan Africa through fascinating full-color photographs and fact-filled text. How have people adapted to the land and climate of Sub-Saharan Africa, and what lies in store for inhabitants as the climate starts to change? This book includes fact boxes and maps to provide an exciting tour of the geography of Sub-Saharan Africa."--Amazon.com
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 916.7 K38 Available 33111010516249
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

From savannas to rain forests to deserts, the geography of Sub-Saharan Africa is second to none in terms of diversity. Readers will explore the brilliant, dynamic landscapes and cityscapes of Sub-Saharan Africa through fascinating full-color photographs and fact-filled text. How have people adapted to the land and climate of Sub-Saharan Africa, and what lies in store for inhabitants as the climate starts to change? This book includes fact boxes and maps to provide an exciting tour of the geography of Sub-Saharan Africa.

Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.

More than a desert -- The countries of Africa -- Plateaus, rifts, and escarpments -- Cradle of humankind -- Slavery, colonization, and freedom -- A sea of sand -- Climate and settlement -- Waters of Africa -- The roof of Africa -- Ocean islands -- Rising cities -- Disaster and desertification -- The future.

"From savannas to rain forests to deserts, the geography of Sub-Saharan Africa is second to none in terms of diversity. Readers will explore the brilliant, dynamic landscapes and cityscapes of Sub-Saharan Africa through fascinating full-color photographs and fact-filled text. How have people adapted to the land and climate of Sub-Saharan Africa, and what lies in store for inhabitants as the climate starts to change? This book includes fact boxes and maps to provide an exciting tour of the geography of Sub-Saharan Africa."--Amazon.com

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