AFRO-BETS First Book About Africa

by Ellis F. Veronica, Ford George (Illustrator)

Overview

The Afro-Bets Kids: Langston, Nandi, Glo, Stef, Tura, and Robo are together again. This time they explore the continent of Africa as they listen to stories their teacher, Mr. Amageshie, shares with them. From learning about the early people of Egypt, to the struggle for freedom in South Africa to the rolling hills of Africa's natural beauty, here comes an exciting introduction to this vast continent for young readers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780940975033
Publisher:	Just Us Books, Inc.
Publication date:	01/01/2021
Series:	Afro-Bets Series
Edition description:	1st ed
Pages:	34
Product dimensions:	8.25(w) x 10.75(h) x 0.09(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

Editorial Reviews

The stars of Afro-Bets 1,2,3 Book and Afro-Bets A, B, C Book return for a lesson about the history of Africa. Reproductions of a 1375 Catalan map, a diagram of a slave ship and photographs of such leaders as a Masai warrior and a bushman from Botswana bring the lengthy, informative text to life. Ages 6-9. (Feb.) Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

Publishers Weekly

Gr 2-5-- The Afro-Bets kids are a group of six black elementary-aged classmates. Mr. Amegashie, referred to as the storyteller, weaves the rich history and geography of Africa into a narrative for them. Beginning with ancient Africa, he relates how Africa had created great kingdoms and had made great strides long before modern-day powers existed. He also discusses the people, land features, animals, arts, and culture of the continent. As a resource for reports and background reading, this book gives a very basic overview. The illustrations are a mixture of full-color and black-and-white photographs and drawings; occasionally, the inclusion of the Afro-Bets kids on the same page with the other illustrations is distracting. There is a glossary but no index, and the three maps are disappointing as they are small, indistinct, and not very informative. The use of a storyteller to relay factual information is an interesting approach, and the Afro-Bets kids project positive images. A book that could be read aloud in story hours and that is easy enough for elementary-grade readers. --Jeanette Lambert, LaVega School, Waco, TX

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