Africa for kids : exploring a vibrant continent, 19 activities by Croze, Harvey instant download

Africa for kids : exploring a vibrant continent, 19 activities by Croze, Harvey instant download

vii, 136 p. : 22 x 28 cm, Explores Africa, the African habitats, plants and animals along with the people of this 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. This cross-cultural study also shows kids what challenges Africa faces today, Includes bibliographical references and index, Map of Africa -- African continent: Vastness of Africa -- Rock and dirt: Geology and soils -- Investigate soil erosion -- Climate: seasons and rainfall -- Modifying forces -- Winds and currents -- East African rift -- Rivers -- Lakes -- Volcanoes and mountains -- Mineral wealth -- African habitats, plants, and animals: Pyramid of life: Big picture -- Observe a local ecosystem -- Vegetation types -- Make a zuna wind chime -- Write an African fable -- Wandering wildebeest -- After the big five, the small-to-medium zillion -- Animal meanings -- Make an Nkondi Nkisi -- Make a snake bracelet -- Animal behavior: Feeding, fleeing, feeling good, and finding a mate -- Become a field biologist -- African people and places: Family of humans -- Exodus -- Create rock art -- Family resemblances -- Clans and tribes -- Early civilizations -- Make the first wind instrument -- Hunting and gathering -- Pastoralism -- Play the oldest board game in the world -- Build a maasai bivouac shelter -- Make a model Maasai Nkang -- Agriculture -- Make cassave chips -- Some tasty banana recipes -- Colonialism and racism -- Slavery -- African culture -- Make a ritual elephant mask -- Kanga beachwear -- Africa today and tomorrow -- Become a painter in the naive school of art -- African beadwork -- Watch this space -- An activity for the year 2060 -- Selected bibliography -- Websites to explore -- Books to read -- Index, Accelerated Reader MG 8.3 7