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Africans of the Ghana, Mali, and Songhai empires Cover Image Book

Africans of the Ghana, Mali, and Songhai empires / [writer, Lisa Klobuchar].

Klobuchar, Lisa. (Author). World Book, Inc. (Added Author).

Summary:

"A discussion of the Ghana, Mali, and Songhai people of Africa, including who they were, where they lived, the rise of civilization, social structure, religion, art and architecture, science and technology, daily life, entertainment and sports, and fall of civilization. Features include timelines, fact boxes, glossary, list of recommended reading and web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780716621348
  • ISBN: 0716621347
  • Physical Description: 63 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 26 cm.
  • Publisher: Chicago : World Book, [2009]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (page 62) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Who were the people of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai? -- The Ghana empire -- The Mali empire -- The Songhai empire -- Gold, salt, copper, and iron -- Trade -- Caravans across the sands -- Major cities -- The leaders -- Sundiata, the lion king of Mali -- Life at court -- Warriors -- Traders -- Farmers -- Artisans -- Griots -- Slaves -- Law and order -- Traditional beliefs and gods -- Islam -- Mosques -- Tombs and burials -- Family life -- Shelter and clothing -- Education -- Transportation -- Invaders conquer the last great African empire -- The legacy from the empires of gold.
Target Audience Note:
1020L Lexile
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader AR MG 7.4 2 134215.

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Mali (Empire) > Juvenile literature.
Ghana (Empire) > Juvenile literature.
Songhai Empire > Juvenile literature.
Africa, West > History > To 1884 > Juvenile literature.

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