Cultural Contributions from Africa: Banjos, Coffee, and More

Cultural Contributions from Africa: Banjos, Coffee, and More book cover
CONTENTS What Is Culture Global Culture Where Is Africa Page 4 Page 6 Page 8 NORTHERN AFRICA Page 10 Writing Paper Page 11 Reed Pens Page 12 Hieroglyphics Page 13 Pyramids Page 14 Toothpaste Page 15 Makeup EASTERN AFRICA Page 16 Safari Page 17 Coffee Page 18 Runners Page 19 Kilimanjaro WESTERN AFRICA Page 20 Astronomy Page 21 Ceremonial Masks Page 23 Sculpture Page 24 Drums Page 26 Voodoo Religion SOUTHERN AFRICA Page 27 Surgical Robots Page 28 CT Scans Page 29 Heart Transplant Page 30 Potjiekos Page 31 Glossary Page 32 Index Words that look like this are explained in the glossary on page 31
Cultural Contributions from Africa: Banjos, Coffee, and More

Cultural Contributions from Africa: Banjos, Coffee, and More

In the United States alone, there are over 30,000 coffee shops. Where would caffeine cravers be without coffee? This delicious beverage and many other inventions that are crucial to our daily lives originated in Africa. This fascinating book introduces readers to the many incredible innovations from Africa that have changed the world forever. Beautiful full-color photographs will interest even reluctant readers. Cool fact boxes offer quick bites of interesting information. Readers of this valuable book will learn about inventions throughout history while expanding their cultural awareness of Africa.

About This Book

By: Holly Duhig
Illustrated by:
Published by: PowerKids Press an imprint of The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
9-12Age Range
4.4 AR
30Pages
AfricaSubject
780LLexile
15-30 minsReading Time
QGuided Reading
QFountas & Pinnell
40DRA