Terrible Tales of Africa
Though Africa is a huge continent filled with different cultures, African folktales share some characteristics. One is a love of nature, specifically animals. The other is a respect for cleverness. These two characteristics meet in the tales of Anansi the Spiderman and the Jackal. Both are tricksters who often get the best of their fellow beasts. Readers will love becoming acquainted with these two characters' exploits as well as other famous, engaging, and often funny African tales. Fact boxes and illustrations enhance each story.
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Terrible Tales of Africa
Though Africa is a huge continent filled with different cultures, African folktales share some characteristics. One is a love of nature, specifically animals. The other is a respect for cleverness. These two characteristics meet in the tales of Anansi the Spiderman and the Jackal. Both are tricksters who often get the best of their fellow beasts. Readers will love becoming acquainted with these two characters' exploits as well as other famous, engaging, and often funny African tales. Fact boxes and illustrations enhance each story.
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781482401943 |
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Publisher: | Gareth Stevens Publishing |
Publication date: | 01/01/2014 |
Series: | Monstrous Myths |
Pages: | 32 |
Product dimensions: | 8.60(w) x 11.10(h) x 0.30(d) |
Age Range: | 9 - 11 Years |
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