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A Moonbeam 2010 Silver Award Winner
School Library Journal
“This book has an enormous amount of information, covering history, occupations, ethnic groups, daily life, geography, recreation, music, and more. The 25 projects require easily obtainable materials and can be completed in two to seven steps. Fascinating trivia further enhances the experience, such as the double meanings of Zulu bead colors, the more than 1000 different languages spoken in Africa, and how in Ethiopia tables are covered with flatbread that diners break apart to wrap around their food. This title will be useful for assignments and/or programming ideas.”
CALLIOPE Magazine
“Amazing Africa by Carla Mooney is chock full of interesting facts, word helps, and sidebars that complement the great variety of activities. Definitely a book you will use as a regular resource.”
Booklist
“Casual and informative, this large, attractive, browsable paperback in the Build It Yourself series offers a view of contemporary African life that reaches far beyond the usual scenery-and-wildlife tourists' perspective. Blending history, culture, and tradition with politics and life in both cities and rural areas, the chapters begin with a look at natural wonders and dangerous wildlife that will grab readers, then move onto historical discussions of humankind's birthplace and early civilizations. Views of daily life today show the continent's vast diversity: in a city apartment, a teen might surf the Internet, but most Africans live in smaller, more rural communities, where there may be no electricity or running water. The author also discusses AIDS orphans, many of whom live homeless in the streets of shantytowns.”
Detailed Book Description
While Africa is one continent it contains many diverse countries. Amazing Africa Projects You Can Build Yourself introduces readers ages 9 and up to the stunning landscapes, ancient civilizations and ethnic groups, unique traditions, and amazing wildlife of the vast African continent. With 25 fun projects that kids can complete using common household supplies and many recycled materials, kids learn about life in Africa. Step-by-step instructions show young readers how to make their own shields for an initiation ceremony, cook banana fritters and fufu cakes, and design animal masks to commemorate the seasons. Kids will celebrate Africa and its place in our world.
Hardcover, $21.95 9781934670422 |
Paperback, $15.95 9781934670415 |
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
One Continent, Many Worlds
Chapter 1
Natural Wonders
Chapter 2
Minerals
Chapter 3
Wildlife
Chapter 4
Great Civilizations
Chapter 5
Hunters, Herders, and Farmers
Chapter 6
Ethnic Groups
Chapter 7
Homes
Chapter 8
Food & Daily Life
Chapter 9
Games & Toys
Chapter 10
Clothing & Adornment
Chapter 11
Music
Chapter 12
Ceremonies & Masks
Chapter 13
Language & Storytelling
Chapter 14
Overcoming Challenges
Glossary
Index