Download or read book A Kid s Guide to African American History written by Nancy I. Sanders and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 2007-06-01 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What do all these people have in common: the first man to die in the American Revolution, a onetime chief of the Crow Nation, the inventors of peanut butter and the portable X-ray machine, and the first person to make a wooden clock in this country? They were all great African Americans. For parents and teachers interested in fostering cultural awareness among children of all races, this book includes more than 70 hands-on activities, songs, and games that teach kids about the people, experiences, and events that shaped African American history. This expanded edition contains new material throughout, including additional information and biographies. Children will have fun designing an African mask, making a medallion like those worn by early abolitionists, playing the rhyming game "Juba," inventing Brer Rabbit riddles, and creating a unity cup for Kwanzaa. Along the way they will learn about inspiring African American artists, inventors, and heroes like Harriet Tubman, Benjamin Banneker, Rosa Parks, Langston Hughes, and Louis Armstrong, to name a few.
Download or read book A Kid s Guide to South Africa written by Michael Owens and published by . This book was released on 2019-08 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Kid's Guide to South Africa takes young readers (ages 9-12) on an exciting and colorful adventure to the "Rainbow Nation," an African country known for its diversity. The book helps today's young explorers learn about South Africa's history, geography, culture, wildlife, and more. The large format (8 1⁄2 x 11) includes dramatic full-color photos that help tell the story of South Africa and its peoples. Designed primarily for recreational, high-interest reading, the book is also a great resource for students to use to research geography topics or writing assignments. A Kid's Guide to South Africa is one in a series of books about countries and cultures around the world published by Curious Kids Press. Other books in the series feature Ancient Egypt, Australia, China, Costa Rica, England, France, Iceland, India, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Puerto Rico, South America, United States, and Thailand, along with three special editions focusing on the U.S. state of Hawaii, Planet Earth, and the continent of South America.
Download or read book Guide to the Aloes of South Africa written by Ben-Erik Van Wyk and published by . This book was released on 2015-01-12 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Racist s Guide to the People of South Africa written by Simon Kilpatrick and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Politically incorrect, comprehensively unscientific, and exceptionally funny, this guidebook identifies--and pokes fun at--the people of the Rainbow Nation. After sorting out the labels Black, English Whites, Afrikaners, and Coloreds, the discussion pushes on to more difficult questions: Why should you never give a White woman a white-gold engagement ring? Why do Indian men always play sports in jeans? and How do Colored gangsters fare in the navy?
Download or read book South Africa s Survival Guide to Climate Change written by Sipho Kings and published by Pan Macmillan South africa. This book was released on 2019-08-01 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a survival guide. It rests on the idea that we could possibly survive a changing climate. Temperatures are already climbing, sea levels are rising and parts of South Africa are on their way to being uninhabitable. Life is already incredibly hard for many people and nobody will be exempt from climate change. Circumstances are going to get a lot more difficult very soon, and we need a plan. This is a practical handbook that explores what climate change is likely to mean for us as South Africans, how we can prepare for it, and how we can – in our everyday lives – help to mitigate the impacts it will have.
Download or read book A Time Traveller s Guide to South Africa in 2030 written by Frans Cronje and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "What will South Africa look like in 2030? And how will the next 15 years unfold? ... In this book, leading scenario planner Frans Cronje analyses the latest trends and presents four new scenarios for the country's future. Will South Africa take the socialist route and allow the state to seize all wealth and land? Will the status quo prevail, and the wealth divide widen while crime soars? Do we face a pernicious erosion of our democratic rights and freedoms? Or will a rainbow rise unexpectedly?"--Back cover.
Download or read book The Rough Guide to South Africa Lesotho and Swaziland Travel Guide eBook written by Rough Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2018-02-01 with total page 1085 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland with themost incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan tosafari in Kruger National Park, savour the fine wines of the Western Cape orexplore the village where Nelson Mandela grew up, The Rough Guide to South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland will showyou ideal places to sleep, eat, drink and shop along the way. Inside The Rough Guide to South Africa,Lesotho & Swaziland - Independent, trusted reviewswritten in Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight,to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit everybudget. - Full-colour maps throughout -navigate Johannesburg's downtown shopping streets or the beachfrontof Port Elizabeth without needing to get online. - Detailed regional coverage -whether off the beaten track or in more mainstream tourist destinations,this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way.Areas covered include: Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula; The Western Cape;The Northern Cape; The Eastern Cape; the Garden Route; KwaZulu-Natal; Durban;Free State; Gauteng; Johannesburg; North West Province; Mpumalanga; Limpopo;Lesotho; Swaziland. Attractions include: Table Mountain; RobbenIsland; Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden; Stellenbosch; the WildCoast; Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park; the Drakensberg mountains; Joburg'sApartheid Museum; Blyde River Canyon; Kruger National Park. - Stunning, inspirational images Itineraries - carefully plannedroutes to help you organize your trip. - Basics - essential pre-departurepractical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, foodand drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, crimeand personal safety, and more. - Background information - aContexts chapter devoted to history, music and books, plus a handy languagesection and glossary. Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with theRough Guide to South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland.
Download or read book South Africa Wildlife written by James Kavanagh and published by Pocket Naturalist Guide. This book was released on 2017-11-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eco-tourists, adventurers, and nature lovers will find African Wildlife to be the ideal pocket-sized, folding guide to refer to while driving or trekking through this region. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and includes a map of wildlife viewing hotspots. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field on safari.
Download or read book East Southern Africa written by Philip Briggs and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 668 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical and comprehensive guide to the countries of east and southern Africa most frequently visited by backpackers: Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa.
Download or read book My Children My Africa TCG Edition written by Athol Fugard and published by Theatre Communications Group. This book was released on 1993-01-01 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The search for a means to an end to apartheid erupts into conflict between a black township youth and his "old-fashioned" black teacher.
Download or read book The Wildlife of Southern Africa written by Vincent Carruthers and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2017-02-06 with total page 1866 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A field guide to the wildlife of southern Africa, describing over 2,000 plants and animals, with accurate illustrations in full colour. This book has been a trusted fi eld companion for many years. Comprehensively updated, it now features range maps for most groups. The chapters are colour-coded for easy reference, and diagnostic features appear in bold type within the descriptions. Each chapter is written by a leading expert in the field. All the main plant and animal groups are covered: Lower invertebrates, Spiders and other arachnids, Insects, Freshwater fishes, Frogs, Reptiles, Birds, Mammals, Grasses, sedges, ferns and fungi, Wild flowers, Trees
Download or read book A Complete Guide to the Snakes of Southern Africa written by Johan Marais and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2022-09-08 with total page 1026 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This long-awaited third edition of A Complete Guide to the Snakes of Southern Africa has been updated, revised and expanded. New information based on scientific research relating to behaviour, identification, reproduction and snake venoms has been included in the species accounts. Features of this book: Covers all essential aspects of snake biology and behaviour; species descriptions are accompanied by full-colour photographs and distribution maps; simple icons make essential information available at a glance; a separate ‘key features’ box assists in quickly identifying species in the field; chapters on classification and identification, keeping snakes, and the treatment of snakebite supplement the species accounts. Sales points: A guide to all snakes, dangerous and harmless, in southern Africa; practical first-aid advice for snakebite; packed with full-colour images; icons, maps and concise text make identification simple.
Download or read book Field Guide to Insects of South Africa written by Mike Picker and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2012-05-30 with total page 1011 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first comprehensive field guide to the insect fauna of South Africa, with detailed descriptions of over 1 200 of the most common, most economically and ecologically important, and most interesting and attractive insects in the region. The easy-to-read text is matched with superb photography. Each account covers identification, biology, distribution and related species, and is accompanied by a colour photograph of the species or family.
Download or read book The Rough Guide to South Africa Lesotho Swaziland written by Barbara McCrea and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2012-07-05 with total page 1044 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Full-colour throughout, The Rough Guide to South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland is the ultimate travel guide to these spectacular countries. With 30 years experience and our trademark 'tell it like it is' writing style, Rough Guides cover all the basics with practical, on-the-ground details, as well as unmissable alternatives to the usual must-see sights. At the top of your to-pack list, and guaranteed to get you value for money, each guide also reviews the best accommodation and restaurants in all price brackets. We know there are times for saving, and times for splashing out. In The Rough Guide to South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland: - Over 50 colour-coded maps featuring every listing - Area-by-area chapter highlights - Top 5 boxes - Things not to miss section Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland. Now available in ePub format.
Download or read book INTRODUCING CHILDREN S LITERATURE written by and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Rough Guide to South Africa written by Barbara McCrea and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-01-04 with total page 740 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a guide to places to stay, eat, explore, view wildlife, and play in South Africa with background information on the country and its culture and maps and photographs to help plan a trip.
Download or read book The Columbia Guide to South African Literature in English Since 1945 written by Gareth Cornwell and published by . This book was released on 2011-03-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Columbia Guide to South African literature in English since 1945 Gareth Cornwell, Dirk Klopper and Craig MacKenzie This guide captures the pulsating diversity of South African literature in English since 1945 in a single volume, with a strong range of entries, richness of detail and critical sophistication. With some 400 entries on post-1945 writers, and a particular emphasis on writers emerging in the last 20 years or so, it is both comprehensive and concise on major writers and themes, and provides key background information on major historical and cultural events. The introduction provides a context for the entries, which include emerging writers, major post-1945 writers, and detailed subject entries. An appendix on some 30 essential pre-1945 writers ensures that the literary history is presented in a balanced way. The guide concludes with an extensive bibliography including primary works, critical literature, and anthologies, as well as a detailed index. From Afrika to Zwi, with Baderoon, Coovadia, and Duiker in between - not to mention Essop, Fugard, Galgut, Head, Jensma, Kozain, La Guma, Magona, Ndebele, Oliphant, Paton, Rampolokeng, Slovo, Themba, Uys, VladislaviÃ?Â, Wicomb, Zadok . . . this is the indispensible guide to South African literature in English.
