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Africana

Africana

Published in
2022
4.35
on Goodreads (62)

Description

Discover the incredible history and diversity of the African continent in all its splendour with this beautifully illustrated and fact-filled encyclopedia. This fascinating and beautiful book is divided into broad geographical sections which celebrate and showcase the peoples, landscapes and wildlife from different regions of this great continent, and  bright and bold illustrations  bring these facts to life. Learn about the astonishing history of the continent, as the birthplace of the very first human beings, through rich historical civilisations such as the ancient Egyptians , the Benin Empire,  and the Kingdom of Kush , up to the development of the dynamic cities of the modern day. Africana Featuring a stunning copper foil–detailed cover , this large-format book  is packed with maps, timelines, and much, much more to open your eyes to the beauty and brilliance of this diverse continent.
Age
7-11
Text complexity
proficient
Length
96 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Rich cultural experience
  • Strong female protagonist
  • Beautifully described settings
  • Incorporates important historical events