TY - BOOK AU - Kneib,Martha AU - Nevins,Debbie TI - Benin T2 - Cultures of the world SN - 9781502662538 PY - 2021/// CY - New York PB - Cavendish Square KW - Benin KW - Juvenile literature KW - Social life and customs KW - Africa, West KW - Instructional and educational works KW - lcgft KW - Illustrated works N1 - Includes bibliographical references (page 142) and index; Benin today --; Geography --; History --; Government --; Economy --; Environment --; Beninese --; Lifestyle --; Religion --; Language --; Arts --; Leisure --; Festivals --; Food --; Map of Benin --; About the economy --; About the culture; Ages 10; Cavendish Square Publishing; Grades 4-6; Cavendish Square Publishing N2 - "The West African nation of Benin was once a French colony, but today, it has its own government, economic system, and rich culture. Readers explore Benin's past and present while discovering the keys to its future as they encounter fact-filled main text presented alongside helpful sidebars and internet links that encourage further research. In addition, readers are able to take a hands-on approach to learning about life in Benin through fun recipes. With each turn of the page, stunning full-color photographs and detailed maps draw readers more deeply into this unique part of the world"-- ER -