Africa is brought to life in this imaginative look at the plants, animals, and people that make it such a fascinating continent. Studies of both traditional tribes and modern African cities showcase Africa's diversity, and authentic activities allow kids to dive into the rich culture by making a Maasai bivouac shelter, writing a fable in the African style, working as a field biologist, making a ritual elephant mask, and learning to tie an African Kanga dress. This cross-cultural study also shows kids what challenges Africa faces today while giving them a look at what it is like to live on this interesting continent.

Harvey Croze is the coauthor of Pyramids of Life and The Serengeti's Great Migration. He is one of the world's foremost experts on African elephants and has been studying them for 35 years as a founding member of the Ambosli Elephant Research Project.

Childrens: Nonfiction, Childrens: Education Resource
Age Range: 9 to 12
144 pages, Trade Paper, 11 x 8 1/2
70 Color Photos, 50 Line Drawings, 5 Charts, 8 Maps, Four-color Interior
Distribution Rights: WOR
$17.95 (CAN $19.95)
9781556525988 (1556525982)

Pub Date: August 2006

Chicago Review Press