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Why Leopard Has Spots, Dan Stories from Liberia

Why Leopard Has Spots, Dan Stories from Liberia


by Won-Ldy Paye

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 50 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

These never-before published myths from the Dan ethnic group of Liberia are accompanied by traditional black-and-white illustrations. Highlights include: The Talking Vegetables and Why Spider Has a Big Butt. (WAF123, $12.95)

Central Africa, Peoples and Cultures of Africa


by Peter ( Mitchell

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2006
  • HARD COVER
  • 112 PAGES
  • YOUNG ADULTS

This geographically organized introduction to the African continent includes coverage of ethnic groups, performing arts, literature, religion, social life and customs. Each volume in this set, geared toward young adults, includes color photographs and illustrations. (CAF48, $39.00)

 

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