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Shuter, Jane

Ancient West African Kingdoms

32 pp. | Heinemann | July, 2008 | Library ISBN 978-1-4329-1332-8 $26.79
New ed. (2002)
(4) K-3 History Opens Windows series. Focusing on the details of everyday life (food, family, buildings, children), this updated series serves as an adequate introduction to past cultures for younger readers. The bright design and engaging illustrations, which include artifacts, period artwork, and photographs, may be enough to hold readers' attention despite the rather sterile texts. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these History Opens Windows titles: Ancient West African Kingdoms, The Aztecs, The Incas, The Indus Valley, The Maya, The Sumerians, and The Vikings.
Reviewer: Norah Piehl

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