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Great minds and finds in Africa  Cover Image Book Book

Great minds and finds in Africa / Mike Downs.

Downs, Mike. (Author).

Summary:

What do writing, surgery, glaciers, and fossils have in common? They all have histories in Africa, one of Earth's seven continents.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781731637956
  • ISBN: 1731637950
  • ISBN: 9781731638724
  • ISBN: 1731638728
  • Physical Description: 32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 26 cm.
  • Publisher: [Vero Beach, FL] : Rourke Educational Media, 2021.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Where in the world is Africa? -- Natural wonders -- Ancient origins -- Canals and crops -- Building big! -- Writing and math -- Move it! -- Protecting nature -- Fun and games -- Staying healthy -- Working for freedom -- Incredible Africa.
Target Audience Note:
890L Lexile
Subject: Africa > History > Juvenile literature.
Africa > Discovery and exploration > Juvenile literature.
Africa > Antiquities > Juvenile literature.
Inventions > Africa > Juvenile literature.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Evergreen Indiana.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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LaGrange Co PL - Bookmobile j960 DOW (Text) 30477101459174 Children: Nonfiction Available -

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  • Rand Corp

    GREAT MINDS AND FINDS IN AFRICA: Elementary-aged readers will discover people, places, and inventions from one of Earth’s seven continents in this 32-page nonfiction book, which takes children on a journey to Africa!

    DISCOVERY READER FOR KIDS: What do writing, surgery, glaciers, and fossils have in common? They all have histories in Africa, one of Earth’s seven continents. Discover the great minds and finds of ancient and modern Africa in this learning adventure.

    INCLUDES: Features a wide array of modern and ancient examples, from art and science to history and technology. Also includes after-reading questions, a glossary, an index, and an extension activity.

    BENEFITS: Readers will be hooked from beginning to end with mesmerizing facts, vivid photos, and helpful maps that bring each place to life. Children will learn how each continent's great minds and finds have influenced the world.

    WHY ROURKE:

    Since 1980, we’ve been committed to bringing out the best non-fiction books to help you bring out the best in your young learners. Our carefully crafted topics encourage all students who are "learning to read" and "reading to learn"!

  • Rourke Pub Group

    Book Features:
    • 32 Pages, 7 ½ inches x 10 inches
    • Ages 8-11, Grades 3-6 Leveled Readers, Lexile 890L
    • Simple, easy-to-read pages with vibrant images
    • Features exciting facts about the continent to engage early readers
    • Includes glossary words, after-reading questions, an extension activity, and comprehension questions

    The Magic Of Reading: Introduce your child to the magic of reading and world travel with Discoveries Around the World: Great Minds and Finds in Africa. This 32-page book features captivating information on the inventions and culture of Africa.

    Discover Africa: How have Africa’s greatest humans and creations influenced the world? Learn more about the people, places, and inventions from Africa that made a significant impact on world history in this easy-to-read text.

    Features: More than just a book about Africa and its unique contributions, this kid’s book includes a glossary of vocabulary words, an index, an extension activity, and after-reading questions for comprehension skills.

    Leveled Reading: Vibrant photographs and leveled text work together to engage readers and promote reading comprehension skills. This leveled book engages 3rd—6th graders through new vocabulary and high interest-topics about world cultures.

    Why Rourke Educational Media:

    Since 1980, Rourke Publishing Company has specialized in publishing engaging and diverse non-fiction and fiction books for children with a wide range of subjects that support reading success on a level that has no limits.

  • Rourke Pub Group
    What do writing, surgery, glaciers, and fossils have in common? They all have histories in Africa, one of Earth’s seven continents. In this exciting learning adventure, Great Minds and Finds in Africa, you'll discover these great inventions and more from ancient and modern Africa!

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