Africana Activity Book
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Africana Activity Book
Africana Activity Book
Discover the wonders of an incredible continent with this informed and informative activity book, inspired by history, culture and the natural world from across the length and breadth of Africa.
Africana Activity Book is the interactive companion to the trailblazing Africana (Wide Eyed Editions, 2022), featuring games, quizzes, creative prompts, and puzzles that explore and celebrate the diverse facets of Africa.
Learn to say 'hello' in five African languages, take a tour of ancient civilizations, spot tiny hippos and giant snails, and meet dozens of iconic African changemakers in this exciting activity book that invites readers 6-9 years old to experience the world's fastest-growing continent.
Africana Activity Book includes over 25 unique activities and dozens of facts about the countries of Africaβtheir people, their wildlife, and the stories they tell. An enormous fold-out poster showcasing the map and flags of Africa, and 25 spectacular stickers, ensure that the discovery continues long after the last activity is finished. From Nollywood blockbusters to Kenya's tech-tastic 'Silicon Savannah', via the pyramids of Egypt and the roaring crowds of AFCON, the rich history and bright future of the continent are showcased here in all their glory.
Ideal as a learning resource, a hands-on introduction to Black History, or simply an engaging way to spend a rainy afternoon, Africana Activity Book is the perfect gift for armchair travellers, animal lovers, and budding historians.
For more in the series, check out the in-depth encyclopaedia Africana, a treasure trove of history, nature, culture, science and technology, and folk wisdom from Africa.
Series: Epic Continents
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781836000730
Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 30 January 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Wide Eyed Editions
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Mayowa Alabi
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 226.0mm
Height: 310.0mm
Weight: 350g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Claire Saunders is a freelance writer and editor. A graduate of Cambridge University, she has been editing for over 20 years, and is a prolific author of fiction and non-fiction for children. She is the author of We Are the United States Activity Book, Only in America Activity Book and The Birthday Almanac and the co-author of The Great British Staycation Activity Book and The Power Book. Claire lives with her family in Lewes, in southern England.Kim Chakanetsa is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster and producer from Zimbabwe. She joined the BBC in 2013 after working for CNN International and Associated Press. For BBC World Service, she currently presents a weekly radio programme called The Conversation, which brings together women from different countries who have a shared profession, passion or experience. She has also worked on a number of documentaries for the World Service. When not in the studio, Kim likes attempting complex recipes. Lagos-based multidisciplinary artist,Β Mayowa Alabi'sΒ work is inspired by his childhood obsessions-African folklore and Afrofuturism. A graphic designer and photographer with over seven years of professional design experience, Mayowa previously worked as the Creative Lead at Co-Creation Hub Nigeria before taking on his current role as a visual artist for the BBC. Β
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