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Sherrow, Victoria

Ancient Africa: Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of Africa's Past

64 pp. | National | March, 2007 | Trade ISBN 978-0-7922-5384-6 $17.95 | Library ISBN 978-0-7922-5399-0 $27.90
(3) 4-6 National Geographic Investigates series. This series discusses how archaeologists' work helps us learn about ancient cultures. Each volume highlights major sites and finds; the text touches on the impact of modern history (the Iraq war, pollution) on priceless artifacts and discusses controversies (Elgin marbles). Sidebars and well-captioned photos expand on the information, as does an interview with a working archaeologist. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these National Geographic Investigates titles: Ancient Inca, Ancient Iraq, Ancient Greece, Ancient Egypt, and Ancient Africa.
Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

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