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1) Africa
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"Discover the traditional lifestyles, beliefs, skills, and crafts of the peoples of this vast and ancient continent."--Cover.
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Artists Leo and Diane Dillon won their second consecutive Caldecott Medal for this stunning ABC of African culture. "Another virtuoso performance. . . . Such an astute blend of aesthetics and information is admirable, the child's eye will be rewarded many times over."--Booklist. ALA Notable Book; Caldecott Medal.
4) South Africa
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Contains the history, religions, wildlife, culture, fact file of the country, timeline, glossary, and places to find out more about the country.
10) South Africa
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Surveys the history, topography, people, and culture of South Africa, with emphasis on its current economy, industry, and place in the political world.
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"A history of the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa, based on primary source documents and other historical artifacts. Features include period art works and photographs; excerpts from literary works, letters, speeches, broadcasts, and diaries; summary boxes; a timeline; maps; and a list of additional resources"--Provided by publisher.
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"The People Remember tells the journey of African descendants in America by connecting their history to the seven principles of Kwanzaa. It begins in Africa, where people were taken from their homes and families. They spoke different languages and had different customs. Yet they were bound and chained together and forced onto ships sailing into an unknown future. Ultimately, all these people had to learn one common language and create a culture that...
18) Africa
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Describes the history of Africa and examines the tribes and cultures of its countries.
19) South Africa
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This informative book introduces South Africa's history, geography, culture, climate, government, economy, and other significant features.