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    National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Africa

    Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of Africa's Past

    Part of National Geographic Investigates

    Author Victoria Sherrow
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    Hardcover
    $17.95 US
    Disney - RHCB | National Geographic Kids
    7"W x 10.06"H x 0.36"D  
    On sale Mar 27, 2007 | 64 Pages | 9780792253846
    Grades 5-9
    Reading Level: Lexile 1000L | Fountas & Pinnell S
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    Archaeology reveals the rich histories of complex cultures in the cradle of humankind. Study the Dogon people of Mali. Explore the ancient city of Jenne-jeno. Learn how computer technology has recreated the Kushite temples at Jebel Barkal and how artifacts bring new insights, helping scientists to piece together the puzzle of ancient Africa.

    National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.
    Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
    Victoria Sherrow is a veteran author of fiction and nonfiction titles on topics as diverse as backyard creatures, the Great Depression, endangered animals, the Holocaust, Benjamin Franklin, tennis, and medical ethics. This is her first book for National Geographic Children's Books. View titles by Victoria Sherrow

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    Archaeology reveals the rich histories of complex cultures in the cradle of humankind. Study the Dogon people of Mali. Explore the ancient city of Jenne-jeno. Learn how computer technology has recreated the Kushite temples at Jebel Barkal and how artifacts bring new insights, helping scientists to piece together the puzzle of ancient Africa.

    National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.
    Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

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    Victoria Sherrow is a veteran author of fiction and nonfiction titles on topics as diverse as backyard creatures, the Great Depression, endangered animals, the Holocaust, Benjamin Franklin, tennis, and medical ethics. This is her first book for National Geographic Children's Books. View titles by Victoria Sherrow

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