SuitabookExplore Africa
Bobbie Kalman, Rebecca Sjonger
- Reading
- Browse a few sections together before reading more closely. Use the glossary when a highlighted word is unfamiliar, and let your child choose one subject—such as climate, food networks or resources—to explore further.
- Themes
- Geography and everyday life: The book brings together physical geography and topics concerning people and resources across Africa. It is presented as an informational overview, though the balance and depth given to each subject are not clear.
- Cultural openness and inequality: The book aims both to encourage openness towards other cultures and to make readers aware of social and territorial inequalities. Awareness of inequality and openness to other cultures are stated aims; the specific treatment of these subjects is unclear.
- Worth knowing
- The overview includes social and territorial inequalities alongside culture, population and resources. If these topics merit a closer look for your family, you could explore how much attention the book gives them.