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Amazing Africa Projects: You Can Build Yourself
Contributor(s): Mooney, Carla (Author), Sterns, Megan (Illustrator)

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ISBN: 1934670421     ISBN-13: 9781934670422
Publisher: Nomad Press (VT)
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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: February 2010
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Annotation: Separating the vast continent into its many distinct and diverse countries, this comprehensive reference introduces the ancient civilizations and tribes, unique traditions, and amazing wildlife of Africa. With 25 fun projects that kids can complete using easily accessible supplies and even recycled materials, this study clearly demonstrates what life is like in each unique setting. Step-by-step instructions show how to make shields for an initiation ceremony, cook banana fritters and benne cakes, and design animal masks to celebrate the seasons. Summarizing one of the world's largest and most populous landscapes, this overview also touches on the obstacles overcome by the African people and how the global community can help them face future challenges.

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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Africa
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Activity Books - General
- Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Africa
Dewey: 960
LCCN: 2010284739
Age Level: 9-12
Grade Level: 4-7
Lexile Measure: 930 IG (Illustrated Guide)
Series: Build It Yourself
Physical Information: 0.56" H x 8.16" W x 10.22" L (1.12 lbs) 128 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - African
Features: Glossary, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian, Recycled Paper, Table of Contents
Awards: Moonbeam Children's Book Award, Silver Medal Winner, Activity-Educational, 2010
 
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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.

 
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