Focus on Africa

Focus on Africa presents readers with a detailed survey of key issues that shape people?s lives across the continent today. Titles consider modern-day Africa?s economy, environment, health care, human rights issues, responses to war and terrorism, and political systems. Each book examines the contemporary history of Africa, relationships between regions on the continent, the lasting influence of colonialism and imperialism, and how African nations interact with countries around the world. Readers are presented with the present-day challenges Africa faces along with leaders? creative solutions to these issues.

Each Book Contains:
? Geographical information about the various countries on the African continent
? Full-color maps and photographs
? Biographies of African leaders, scholars, and entrepreneurs
? A timeline of important events

Curriculum Connections:
? Promotes a critical look at the legacy of imperialism and colonialism
? Encourages students to make comparisons between African countries, African regions, and other continents
? Presents vocabulary related to economics, environmental science, modern history, and political science courses