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Africa for kids : exploring a vibrant continent, 19 activities / Harvey Croze.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Chicago, Ill. : Chicago Review Press, c2006.Edition: 1st edDescription: vii, 136 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 22 x 28 cmISBN:
  • 143526181X (Paw Prints)
  • 1556525982
  • 9781435261815 (Paw Prints)
  • 9781556525988
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Contents:
Map of Africa -- African continent: Vastness of Africa -- Rock and dirt: Geology and soils -- Investigate soil erosion -- Climate: seasons and rainfall -- Modifying forces -- Winds and currents -- East African rift -- Rivers -- Lakes -- Volcanoes and mountains -- Mineral wealth -- African habitats, plants, and animals: Pyramid of life: Big picture -- Observe a local ecosystem -- Vegetation types -- Make a zuna wind chime -- Write an African fable -- Wandering wildebeest -- After the big five, the small-to-medium zillion -- Animal meanings -- Make an Nkondi Nkisi -- Make a snake bracelet -- Animal behavior: Feeding, fleeing, feeling good, and finding a mate -- Become a field biologist -- African people and places: Family of humans -- Exodus -- Create rock art -- Family resemblances -- Clans and tribes -- Early civilizations -- Make the first wind instrument -- Hunting and gathering -- Pastoralism -- Play the oldest board game in the world -- Build a maasai bivouac shelter -- Make a model Maasai Nkang -- Agriculture -- Make cassave chips -- Some tasty banana recipes -- Colonialism and racism -- Slavery -- African culture -- Make a ritual elephant mask -- Kanga beachwear -- Africa today and tomorrow -- Become a painter in the Naï̈ve school of art -- African beadwork -- Watch this space -- An activity for the year 2060 -- Selected bibliography -- Web sites to explore -- Books to read -- Index.
Summary: Explores Africa, the African habitats, plants and animals along with the people of this continent.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Africa is brought to life in this imaginative look at the plants, animals, and people that make it such a fascinating continent. Studies of both traditional tribes and modern African cities showcase Africa's diversity, and authentic activities allow kids to dive into the rich culture by making a Maasai bivouac shelter, writing a fable in the African style, working as a field biologist, making a ritual elephant mask, and learning to tie an African Kanga dress. This cross-cultural study also shows kids what challenges Africa faces today while giving them a look at what it is like to live on this interesting continent.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Map of Africa -- African continent: Vastness of Africa -- Rock and dirt: Geology and soils -- Investigate soil erosion -- Climate: seasons and rainfall -- Modifying forces -- Winds and currents -- East African rift -- Rivers -- Lakes -- Volcanoes and mountains -- Mineral wealth -- African habitats, plants, and animals: Pyramid of life: Big picture -- Observe a local ecosystem -- Vegetation types -- Make a zuna wind chime -- Write an African fable -- Wandering wildebeest -- After the big five, the small-to-medium zillion -- Animal meanings -- Make an Nkondi Nkisi -- Make a snake bracelet -- Animal behavior: Feeding, fleeing, feeling good, and finding a mate -- Become a field biologist -- African people and places: Family of humans -- Exodus -- Create rock art -- Family resemblances -- Clans and tribes -- Early civilizations -- Make the first wind instrument -- Hunting and gathering -- Pastoralism -- Play the oldest board game in the world -- Build a maasai bivouac shelter -- Make a model Maasai Nkang -- Agriculture -- Make cassave chips -- Some tasty banana recipes -- Colonialism and racism -- Slavery -- African culture -- Make a ritual elephant mask -- Kanga beachwear -- Africa today and tomorrow -- Become a painter in the Naï̈ve school of art -- African beadwork -- Watch this space -- An activity for the year 2060 -- Selected bibliography -- Web sites to explore -- Books to read -- Index.

Explores Africa, the African habitats, plants and animals along with the people of this continent.

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