Egypt, Kush, Aksum : northeast Africa /

Gr 4-6‘Both of these series entries are clearly organized, well-written explorations of Africa's ancient civilizations, and they also include the modern history of the regions being discussed. The writing is lively and thought-provoking. The pages are peppered with fact boxes that enhance the narrative and stories of the personalities involved. Pronunciation assistance is provided throughout. Most importantly, the author's passion for his subject shines through on every page. The format is enticing, if a little busy at times, and packed with clear, well-captioned, full-color photographs and illustrations. Time lines place the kingdoms into historical context. There are many books that cover ancient Egypt, but there is little that places this area into the context of being an African kingdom, and nothing that offers such a solid and thorough foundation in a little explored subject area for this grade level.‘Donna L. Scanlon, Lancaster County Library, PA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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