TY - BOOK AU - Rosmarin,Ike AU - Rissik,Dee AU - Elias,Josie AU - Keppeler,Jill TI - South Africa T2 - Cultures of the world SN - 9781502663306 PY - 2024/// CY - Buffalo, NY PB - Cavendish Square KW - South Africa KW - Juvenile literature KW - Description and travel KW - Social life and customs KW - History KW - Instructional and educational works KW - lcgft KW - Illustrated works N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Welcome to South Africa --; Geography --; History --; Government --; Economy --; Environment --; South Africans --; Lifestyle --; Religion --; Language --; Arts --; Leisure --; Festivals --; Food --; Map of South Africa --; About the economy --; About the culture --; Timeline --; Glossary; Ages 10; Cavendish Square Publishing; Grades 4-6; Cavendish Square Publishing N2 - "The nation of South Africa has been through its share of struggles. From British colonialism to the brutal system of apartheid, South Africans-especially Black South Africans-throughout history have worked hard to build and hold on to their unique culture in challenging times. Readers explore both the history and present cultural environment of South Africa in this carefully updated guide to Africa's southernmost nation. Fact boxes, full-color photographs, maps, and recipes are presented alongside the comprehensive main text, and sidebars provide additional information, including biographies of those South Africans who are examples of global citizenship"-- ER -