Life in Ancient Africa

This book is intended for ages 8-14. From the first hunting and gathering societies to the great Nubian kingdoms of Kush, Africa has for centuries been the centre of great cultural activity across its mountains, deserts, and rainforests. Life in Ancient Africa portrays the major civilisations of the ancient African era using maps and beautiful full-colour photographs and illustrations. Topics include: Zimbabwe, Aksum, Meroe, Ghana, Mali, and Songhai; the rise of hundreds of regional dialects; pyramids, temples, royal tombs, and palaces; irrigation and other farming techniques; Trans-Sahara caravan routes and trade with the rest of the world; the discovery of mineral resources; an oral storytelling culture; music and dance.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
Published: 03/01/2005
ISBN: 9780778720737
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 10.80h x 8.30w x 0.20d

Review Citations: School Library Journal 11/01/2005

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 87673 / Life in Ancient Africa
Reading Level: 7.6 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 1