South Africa

South Africa

Virginia Mace

Book - 2008

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Subjects
South Africa > Juvenile literature.
Published
Washington, D.C. : National Geographic [2008]
Language
English
Main Author
Virginia Mace (-)
Item Description
An overview of the African nation of South Africa that includes information on its geography, history, government, lifestyles, language, customs, and current issues.
Map on front lining papers. Time line of South African history on back lining papers.
Physical Description
64 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 25 cm
Audience
1060L
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 61) and index.
ISBN
9781426302039
  • Foreword
  • Geography: A Land Without Equals
  • At a Glance
  • What's the Weather Like?
  • Fast Facts
  • Average Temperature & Rainfall
  • Physical Map
  • Special Feature: Dry Desolation
  • Special Feature: A Country Within a Country
  • Special Feature: Traveling Hopefully
  • Nature: From Aardvark to Zebra
  • At a Glance
  • Protecting Wildlife
  • Species at Risk
  • Vegetation & Ecosystems Map
  • Special Feature: The Upside-Down Tree
  • Special Feature: Desert Blooms
  • Special Feature: Pod Party
  • History: A Clash of Cultures
  • At a Glance
  • Cradle of Humankind
  • Time line
  • Historical Map
  • Special Feature: Painted Rocks
  • Special Feature: Shaka Attack
  • Special Feature: The Great Trek
  • Special Feature: Digging for Diamonds
  • Special Feature: You Have Struck a Rock
  • People & Culture: The Rainbow Nation
  • At a Glance
  • Moving to the City
  • Common South African Phrases
  • Population Map
  • Special Feature: Princess of Africa
  • Special Feature: Toys from Trash
  • Special Feature: New Year Party
  • Special Feature: National Holidays
  • Government & Economy: A New Republic
  • At a Glance
  • Restructured Country
  • Trading Partners
  • Political Map
  • Special Feature: How the Government Works
  • Special Feature: Campaigning Bishop
  • Special Feature Map: Industry
  • Special Feature: Taking the Blue Train
  • Add a Little Extra to Your Country Report!
  • Glossary
  • Bibliography
  • Further Information
  • Index
  • Credits
Review by Horn Book Review

Through its numerous maps and standout photographs, this book provides a general overview of South Africa that will satisfy the basic needs of upper-elementary research paper writers. The tortured history of this rich, varied nation is touched on, along with such topics as geography, people, economy, and natural environment. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.

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