African Beginnings by James Haskins; Kathleen Benson
	List Price:   $7.99 Unit Price:   $6.39 You Save:   $1.60 (20%) ISBN-10:   0061136123 ISBN-13:   9780061136122 Publisher:   HarperCollins; Amistad Category:   Non-Fiction Pub. Date:   January 2007 Pages:   48 Format:   Trade Paper Ages:   7 to 12 Grades:   2 to 7
Awards
1998  New York State Charlotte Award  Nominee/Honoree  1998  Virginia Reader's Choice Awards  Nominee/Honoree
Subjects
AFRICA_JUVENILE LITERATURE
Description/Notes
The debut title in the acclaimed From African Beginnings series explores the complex and fascinating history of Africa's most ancient-;and advanced-;civilizations. Coretta Scott King Award winner James Haskins and Kathleen Benson take readers back in time to visit the kingdoms of Kush, whose black pharaohs ruled Egypt for nearly a century; Ghana, where between A.D. 450 and 1230 more gold was traded than anywhere else in the world; and many others. Lush illustrations by Coretta Scott King Honor artist Floyd Cooper evoke the richly layered heritage of the African continent and its people and how they made a powerful impact on world history. Look for the companion books, Bound for America and Building a new Land, in your local library. Meticulously researched by both the authors and the artist, this fascinating introduction to Africa's ancient empires is illustrated with breathtaking paintings that evoke all the richness and wonder of the complex, dynamic history of Africa. 'This sumptuosly packaged first volume in a projected series makes a strong first impression' --' Kirkus Reviews, ' 01/15/98'Haskins and Benson present the history of Africa and how its cultures have influenced the world. From the fertile banks of the Nile River to the bronze sculptures of Benin, Cooper '(Brown Honey in Broomwheat Tea)> A stunning introduction to African history, this first title of an acclaimed series explores the complex and fascinating histories of Kush, Ghana, Egypt, and other ancient empires in Africa. Richly illustrated, it features a detailed map and comprehensive timeline. Full color.