Kim Chakanetsa

Africana Activity Bookis the interactive companion to the trailblazing Africana (Wide Eyed Editions, 2022), featuring games, quizzes, creative prompts and puzzles that explore and celebrate the diverse facets of Africa.Learn to say 'hello' in five African languages, take a tour of ancient civilizations, spot tiny hippos and giant snails, and meet dozens of iconic African changemakers in this exciting activity book that invites readers 6-9 years old to experience the world’s fastest-growing continent.Africana Activity Book includes over 25 unique activities and dozens of facts about the countries of Africa – their people, their wildlife, and the stories they tell. An enormous fold-out poster showcasing the map and flags of Africa, and 25 spectacular stickers, ensure that the discovery continues long after the last activity is finished. From Nollywood blockbusters to Kenya's tech-tastic 'Silicon Savannah', via the pyramids of Egypt and the roaring crowds of AFCON, the rich history and bright future of the continent are showcased here in all their glory.Ideal as a learning resource, a hands-on introduction to Black History, or simply an engaging way to spend a rainy afternoon, Africana Activity Book is the perfect gift for armchair travellers, animal lovers and budding historians.For more in the series, check out the in-depth encyclopedia Africana, a treasure trove of history, nature, culture, science and technology, and folk wisdom from Africa.

Africana Activity Bookis the interactive companion to the trailblazing Africana (Wide Eyed Editions, 2022), featuring games, quizzes, creative prompts, and puzzles that explore and celebrate the diverse facets of Africa.Learn to say "hello" in five African languages, take a tour of ancient civilizations, spot tiny hippos and giant snails, and meet dozens of iconic African changemakers in this exciting activity book that invites readers 6-9 years old to experience the world's fastest-growing continent. Africana Activity Book includes over 25 unique activities and dozens of facts about the countries of Africa--their people, their wildlife, and the stories they tell. An enormous fold-out poster showcasing the map and flags of Africa, and 25 spectacular stickers, ensure that the discovery continues long after the last activity is finished. From Nollywood blockbusters to Kenya's tech-tastic "Silicon Savanna," via the pyramids of Egypt and the roaring crowds of AFCON, the rich history and bright future of the continent are showcased here in all their glory. Ideal as a learning resource, a hands-on introduction to Black History, or simply an engaging way to spend a rainy afternoon, Africana Activity Book is the perfect gift for armchair travelers, animal lovers, and budding historians. For more in the series, check out the in-depth encyclopedia Africana, a treasure trove of history, nature, culture, science and technology, and folk wisdom from Africa.

Tervetuloa tietomatkalle maapallon toiseksi suurimpaan maanosaan, Afrikkaan!Runsaasti kuvitettu tietokirja näyttää maanosan monipuolisuuden. Tiesitkö, että mm. matematiikka, kalenteri, kahvi ja teräshiilen hyötykäyttö ovat afrikkalaisia keksintöjä?Afrikka on vastakohtien maanosa: huimaavan upean luonnon, tulikuumien aavikoiden, lumisten vuorenhuippujen ja ikivihreiden sademetsien vastapainona on moderneja megakaupunkeja. Afrikkaa voi kutsua myös ihmiskunnan kehdoksi. Afrikka vie lukijansa maanosan 55 ainutlaatuiseen maahan ja kertoo niin suurista historiallisista kuningaskunnista kuin kolonialismin tuhoisista vaikutuksista sekä nykypäivän afrikkalaisista vaikuttajista.Kim Chakanetsa on palkittu zimbabwelainen journalisti, dokumentaristi ja tuottaja. Hän työskentelee nykyään BBC:llä.

Africana is a beautiful, illustrated and fact-filled encyclopedia which takes young readers on a journey around the brilliantly diverse continent.

Discover the incredible history and diversity of the African continent in all its splendour with this beautifully illustrated and fact-filled encyclopedia. This fascinating and beautiful book is divided into broad geographical sections which celebrate and showcase the peoples, landscapes and wildlife from different regions of this great continent, and bright and bold illustrations bring these facts to life. Learn about the astonishing history of the continent, as the birthplace of the very first human beings, through rich historical civilisations such as the ancient Egyptians, the Benin Empire, and the Kingdom of Kush, up to the development of the dynamic cities of the modern day. Africana explores: The beautiful visual cultures and artwork from across Africa, including the the printed cottons of Guinea and the mud cloth of Mali, Famous figures from African history and modern-day change makers, The incredible landscapes and wildlife of the continent, ranging from the deserts of the north, the rainforests of the central regions and the savannahs of the south. Featuring a stunning copper foil-detailed cover, this large-format book is packed with maps, timelines, and much, much more to open your eyes to the beauty and brilliance of this diverse continent.