Book
Africa, amazing Africa / Atinuke ; illustrated by Mouni Feddag.
Record details
- ISBN: 1536205370
- ISBN: 9781536205374
- Physical Description: 75 pages : colour illustrations, colour maps ; 30 cm
- Edition: First US edition.
- Publisher: Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2021.
- Copyright: ©2019
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Originally published: London : Walker Books Ltd., 2019. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes Internet addresses and index. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 25.99 |
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| Subject: | Africa > Juvenile literature. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Lakeshore Branch | J 960 Ati | 31681020170999 | JNONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
A Nigerian storyteller explores the continent of Africa, country by country, evoking each continentâs unique blend of modern and traditional, in this fascinating book complete with colorful maps, an index and patterned and textured illustrations. Illustrations. Maps. Appendix. Index. - Baker & Taylor
"A Nigerian storyteller explores the continent of Africa country by country: its geography, peoples, animals, history, resources, and cultural diversity. The book is divided into five distinct sections--South, East, West, Central, and North--and each country is showcased on its own bright, energetic page brimming with friendly facts on science, industry, food, sports, music, wildlife, landscape features, even snippets of local languages"-- - Random House, Inc.
Discover the exhilarating diversity of the African continent in storyteller Atinukeâs kaleidoscopic nonfiction guide to the people, flora, and fauna of all fifty-five countries.
A Nigerian storyteller explores the continent of Africa country by country: its geography, peoples, animals, history, resources, and cultural diversity. The book is divided into five distinct sectionsâSouth, East, West, Central, and Northâand each country is showcased on its own bright, energetic page brimming with friendly facts on science, industry, food, sports, music, wildlife, landscape features, even snippets of local languages. The richest king, the tallest sand dunes, and the planetâs largest waterfall all make appearances along with drummers, cocoa growers, inventors, balancing stones, salt lakes, high-tech cities, and nomads who use GPS! Atinukeâs lively and comprehensive introduction to all fifty-five African countriesâa celebration scaled to dazzle and delight even very young readersâevokes the continentâs unique blend of modern and traditional. Complete with colorful maps, an index, and richly patterned and textured illustrations by debut childrenâs book artist Mouni Feddag, Africa, Amazing Africa is both a beautiful gift book and an essential classroom and social studies resource.
