LoveReading4Kids Says
LoveReading4Kids Says
Expertly curated, this beautiful book immerses the reader in the history,landscapes, wildlife, peoples and cultures of the second largest continent in the world.
Africa was the cradle of all civilisation and every single human is genetically linked to it. Divided into the five main geographic regions we start each region with a map and interesting facts about each country. Then we follow the trail through time and learn more about the peoples and cultures of the region followed by the highlights in terms of animals and landscape.
Changemakers and superstars looks at individuals from history and the present day who have made a diiference or added renown to the region.
Snapshots reveal often surprising aspects of the region in more detail such as the Botswana Metalheads or the Great Green Wall Project in West Africa.
In introduction and conclusion, the book looks at global issues such as the long history of outward migration and the impact that Africa has had upon the world which restores much needed balance to common misconceptions about this important continent The distinctive illustrations and the striking copper foiled cover will ensure this large format book will attract a lot of attention in your library and readers will be quickly enthralled by the genuinely fascinating content.
An excellent index and glossary also ensure its value as aresearch too. Highly recommended.
Joy Court
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Africana An encyclopedia of an amazing continent Synopsis
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 explores:
The beautiful visual cultures and artwork from across Africa, including the the printed cottons of Guinea and the mud cloth of Mali
Famous figures from African history and modern-day change makers
The incredible landscapes and wildlife of the continent, ranging from the deserts of the north, the rainforests of the central regions and the savannahs of the south
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.
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9780711269781 |
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4th October 2022 |
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Kim Chakanetsa |
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Mayowa Alabi |
| Publisher: |
Wide Eyed Editions |
| Format: |
Hardback |
| Pagination: |
96 pages |
| Series: |
Epic Continents |
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Kim Chakanetsa Press Reviews
This Wide Eyed encyclopaedia celebrates the cultures, history and landscapes of Africa. - The Bookseller
A beautifully illustrated and fact-filled encyclopedia showcasing the history and diversity of the African continent. - The Bookseller
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About Kim Chakanetsa
Lagos-based multidisciplinary artist, Mayowa Alabi's work is inspired by his childhood obsessions-African folklore and Afrofuturism. A graphic designer and photographer with over seven years of professional design experience, Mayowa previously worked as the Creative Lead at Co-Creation Hub Nigeria before taking on his current role as a visual artist for the BBC. Kim Chakanetsa is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster and producer from Zimbabwe. She joined the BBC in 2013 after working for CNN International and Associated Press. For BBC World Service, she currently presents a weekly radio programme called The Conversation, which brings together women from different countries who have a shared profession, passion or experience. She has also worked on a number of documentaries for the World Service. When not in the studio, Kim likes attempting complex recipes.
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