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#V6300
Now Available!
6 Volume Set
Grades 7 & Up
Teacher’s Guides
Closed-captioned [cc]
Set: $179.70, Each: $29.95
*For Sale in the U.S. and Canada Only*. The remarkable 6-volume series Wonders of Africa explores many of
the fantastic historic, cultural and natural treasures of the
diverse regions of Africa. This unique series features architectural
marvels such as the Great Mosque of Djenne, highlights the proud and
enduring spirit of the Ashanti and Dogon people, and tells of the
disastrous effects of slavery and colonialism. In addition, Wonders
of Africa takes students on a journey to the stunning landscapes
of Mount Kilimanjaro and Victoria Falls, and allows them to encounter
the exotic wildlife of the Serengeti. Through wonderful footage of
World Heritage Sites as identified by UNESCO (the United Nations
Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organization) for their lasting
value to humanity, students will gain a greater understanding of
the outstanding achievements, often tragic history and stunning
natural beauty of the African continent.
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#V6301, $29.95
*For Sale in the U.S. and Canada Only*. Students will discover the ancient markets of Africa by exploring
Zanzibar, the ancient Swahili commercial hub off the coast of Tanzania
that helped feed the West’s demand for ivory and spices, and
investigating the bustling port town of Lamu, an island off the
Kenyan coast. Then it’s off to Djenne in the heart of Mali, where,
in this historic center of business, politics and art, merchants and
their customers continue to exchange goods and opinions. 39 minutes.
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#V6302, $29.95
*For Sale in the U.S. and Canada Only*. In the 19th century, western adventurers reported on Africa’s most
beautiful natural wonders and exotic locales – places which students will
appreciate on a spectacular trip through Tanzania, Zimbabwe and Mali. From
Tanzania and Mount Kilimanjaro, one of the largest free standing mountains
in the world, to Zimbabwe’s stunning Victoria Falls, students will learn
about the intrepid exploits of European missionaries and explorers to find
these natural treasures. In Mali, follow the trail of Heinrich Barth’s
journey to Timbuktu, the magical commercial city and center of Islamic
learning in the southern Sahara. 39 minutes.
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#V6303, $29.95
*For Sale in the U.S. and Canada Only*. The historic Islamic city of Cairo fires the imagination, bringing
to mind Tales of a Thousand and One Nights, and it is considered one
of the ancient wonders of the world. In addition to the famed Egyptian
capital, students will also visit Fez, the cultural and spiritual
center of Morocco, and Kairouan, considered by Sunni Muslims to be
the fourth holiest city in Islam. The legacy of Christianity in
Africa can be seen while visiting the fantastic rock–hewn churches
of Lalibela in Ethiopia and exploring the early Christian holy city
of Abu Mena in Egypt. 64 minutes.
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#V6304, $29.95
*For Sale in the U.S. and Canada Only*. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the African slave
trade, one of the great tragedies of world history, while traveling
to the royal palaces at Abomey, built with the wealth obtained from
trafficking in human beings, and the slave fortresses in Accra, the
site of holding cells for enslaved Africans awaiting transportation
to the Americas. In South Africa, investigate the country’s harsh
colonial past at Robben Island, the infamous political prison where
Nelson Mandela and many other anti-apartheid leaders were incarcerated.
39 minutes.
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#V6305, $29.95
*For Sale in the U.S. and Canada Only*. Take an in-depth look at treasured sites associated with the rich
cultural history of Africa by traveling to Ghana, Mali and Madagascar.
In Ghana, investigate the rich Gold Coast, the home of the Ashanti
kingdom, which flourished in the 18th century, and the famed villages
of clay of the Dogon people in Mali. Then it’s off to the beautiful
tropical island of Madagascar to investigate the ancient and little
known Vazimba culture, a people whose name means “those who have
always been here.” 39 minutes.
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#V6306, $29.95
*For Sale in the U.S. and Canada Only*. Students will appreciate Africa’s astonishingly diverse natural
habitats by exploring Serengeti National Park in Tanzania and Tai
National Park in the Ivory Coast, home to hundreds of different
species of birds and grazing grounds for millions of gazelles,
antelopes and zebras. Ngorongoro Crater, part of the Serengeti
Plain ecosystem in Tanzania, and Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary
on the edge of the Sahara in Senegal offer an equally rich
assortment of creatures and will provide students with a unique
look at the world’s most important and fragile natural
heritage sites. 51 minutes.
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