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9780836823370

Nigeria

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  • ISBN13:

    9780836823370

  • ISBN10:

    0836823370

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2001-09-01
  • Publisher: Gareth Stevens Pub
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Summary

From familiar neighbors to distant parts of the globe, this engaging series offers readers a close-up look at countries around the world. Vivid color photographs enhance up-to-date information on each country's geography, history, system of government, lifestyle, language, art, food, and more. An intriguing section of special features provides a window into each country's unique customs, as well as its current issues. Each volume details its country's current and historical relations with the United States and Canada, emphasizing the rich sharing of cultures that helps define today's global society. Also included in each volume is a black-and-white classroom map, easy to photocopy for classroom activities.

A young country with an ancient culture, Nigeria has the largest population on the African continent. This "Giant of Africa" is home to over 250 ethnic groups and many species of plants and animals. From the misty forest of the Omo Forest Reserve to the dry savannas of the Sahel, from ancient Nok terra-cottas to the bronze sculptures of Benin, this book des

Table of Contents

An Overview of Nigeria
5(38)
Geography
6(4)
History
10(6)
Government and the Economy
16(4)
People and Lifestyle
20(8)
Language and Literature
28(2)
Arts
30(4)
Leisure and Festivals
34(6)
Food
40(3)
A Closer Look at Nigeria
43(32)
Agriculture
44(2)
Ancient Benin
46(2)
Colorful Traditional Clothes
48(2)
Fishing Communities
50(2)
The ``Lost'' Tribe of Koma
52(2)
Nigerian Rhythms
54(2)
Nok Culture
56(2)
Passion for Soccer
58(2)
Pollution in the Delta
60(2)
Precious Forests
62(2)
Saving the Lowland Gorilla
64(2)
The Slave Trade
66(2)
Tale of Two Cities
68(2)
Traditional Architecture
70(2)
Yoruba Religion
72(3)
Relations with North America
75(17)
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Full-color map
86(2)
Black-and-white reproducible map
88(2)
Nigeria at a Glance
90(2)
Glossary 92(2)
Books, Videos, Web Sites 94(1)
Index 95

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