National Geographic Investigates Ancient Africa: Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of Africa's Past
by Victoria Sherrow
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ISBN-10: |
0792253841 |
ISBN-13: |
9780792253846 |
Publisher: |
Random House PS [IN]; National Geographic Children's Books |
Series: |
National Geographic Investigates Ser. |
Edition: |
illustrated |
Category: |
Non-Fiction |
Pages: |
64 |
Format: |
Hardcover |
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Subjects |
AFRICA_JUVENILE LITERATURE |
Description/Notes |
Archaeology reveals the rich histories of complex cultures in the cradle of humankind. Study the Dogon people of Mali. Explore the ancient city of Jenne-jeno. Learn how computer technology has recreated the Kushite temples at Jebel Barkal and how artifacts bring new insights, helping scientists to piece together the puzzle of ancient Africa. Africa is not only the cradle of humankind it has also been home to some major ancient civilizations. There is still much to discover and to learn about this vast continent and its people. This book, aimed at children aged 10 and over, covers this topic. |