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Africa (DK Eyewitness Books)

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Publisher Comments:

Discover the traditional lifestyles, beliefs, skills and crafts of the peoples of this vast and ancient continent. Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the peoples of a vast and mysterious continent. Superb color photographs offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the people, houses, tools and artifacts of African cultures and civilizations. See the gold of King Kofi-Karikari of the Asante, a priest's costume made of bird's feathers, a traveler's magic charm, the flywhisks and crowns of the Obas of Nigeria and the incredible distorted masks of the Bamileke of Cameroon. Learn how bronzes were made by the lost-wax process, about the journey of a slave from Africa to North America, how elephants were trapped by hunter-gatherers, what life in a compound is like and how much metal would buy a wife. Discover what ulani warriors and their horses wore into battle, how a thatched house is built, the mysteries of the secret societies and how gourds are carved. And much, much more!

Synopsis:

A vividly illustrated survey of the magnificent kingdoms and peoples of pre-colonial Africa reveals the traditional lifestyles, beliefs, skills, and crafts of the ancient continent, from the fabled Timbuktu to the Sahara. Full-color illustrations.
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ISBN:
9780789460301
ill.:
Moller, Ray
ill.:
Dann, Geoff
Photographer:
Moller, Ray
Author:
Ayo, Yvonne
Author:
Dann, Geoff
Publisher:
DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Location:
London ;
Subject:
Africa
Subject:
Social life and customs
Subject:
History
Subject:
Social Science - General
Subject:
Children's 9-12 - Sociology
Subject:
People & Places - Africa
Subject:
Social Studies - General
Subject:
Children's Reference
Subject:
Africa Social life and customs.
Subject:
Africa History.
Edition Number:
1st
Edition Description:
Hardcover Original Titles
Series:
DK Eyewitness Books
Publication Date:
May 2000
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
Children/juvenile
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
64
Dimensions:
11.28x8.72x.47 in. 1.14 lbs.
Age Level:
09-12
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"Synopsis" by , A vividly illustrated survey of the magnificent kingdoms and peoples of pre-colonial Africa reveals the traditional lifestyles, beliefs, skills, and crafts of the ancient continent, from the fabled Timbuktu to the Sahara. Full-color illustrations.
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