| Nigeria - The Land Contributor(s): Rosenberrg, Anne (Author) |
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ISBN: 0865052476 ISBN-13: 9780865052475 Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $29.07 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: October 2000 Annotation: Four new countries and nine updated editions have been added to Bobbie Kalman's popular Lands, Peoples, and Cultures series. These powerful and intimate portraits of countries use up-to-date information and full-color photography. Presented in a mini series format, three books per country ensures thorough coverage of all the important aspects. It also allows more students to work on different projects at the same time. Covering more than basic history and geography, students will be fascinated to learn about: -- the land... geography, agriculture, transportation, history, industry, and glorious wonders -- the people... unique customs, customs we share, problems faced by minority groups and women -- the culture... modern festivals, ancient processions, food, games, and more Nigeria's varied environments are featured from its tropical forests, lagoons, and swamps to the plains of the savannah. Fascinating text describes the country's weather, including the powerful Harmattan Wind, farming rubber trees, and how endangered rainforests and wildlife are being protected. Topics include: |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Africa - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Customs, Traditions, Anthropology |
| Dewey: 966.9 |
| LCCN: 00043224 |
| Series: Lands, Peoples, & Cultures (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 0.33" H x 8.78" W x 11.31" (0.93 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - African |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 49367 Reading Level: 6.7 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Nigeria's varied environments are featured from its tropical forests, lagoons, and swamps to the grassy plains of the savannah. This book describes the country's weather, including the powerful Harmattan Wind, farming rubber trees, the exotic wildlife, and how endangered rainforests are being protected. It is for children of ages 9-14. |