Time Travel Guides: West African Kingdoms

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How can you get gold from a West African river? Where can you see a famous mosque made of mud? Why do the Dogon people hold a mask festival every 12 years? This title uncovers the mysteries of life in West Africa between AD 1200 and 1600. Discover what people ate in the rainforest and the savannah, how they used drums to send messages to distant villages, and how great kingdoms, such as Mali and Benin, gained their wealth.

Imagine you could travel back in time to visit all the exciting ancient civilisations. How cool would that be? But how would you know where to go, what to see, or how to stay safe? This series gives you all the information you need to get over your culture shock and learn about the civilisations you could visit.

Suitable for 11 year olds.