1 / 4Africa, Amazing Africa: Country by Country
Africa, Amazing Africa: Country by Country is Atinuke’s illustrated introduction to the continent for young readers. It moves through Africa’s five regions, with a page for each country combining a colourful illustration, descriptive text and one to three facts about topics including history, culture, languages, food and music.
At a glance
- Introduces the five regions of Africa before presenting the countries individually.
- Each country has a colourful half-page illustration, descriptive text and one to three facts.
- Topics span people, food, music, languages, sport, culture, history and notable leaders.
- The concise country snapshots are intended to encourage further exploration.
Often bought together
Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines visual browsing with short country-by-country introductions, making it suitable for shared reading and early independent exploration.
- Covers a varied range of cultural and historical subjects rather than focusing on a single topic.
- The five-region structure offers a simple way to navigate the continent.
Cons
- The one-page-per-country format is an overview, not an in-depth account of each country's history or culture.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Walker Books |
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| Publication date | 3 Oct. 2019 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 80 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1406376582 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1406376586 |
| Dimensions | 25.5 x 1.4 x 29.6 cm |
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| Weight listed | 790 g |
| Reading age listed | 3 - 9 years, from customers |
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Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Young readers starting to learn about Africa and its countries.
- Families and primary classrooms looking for an illustrated book to browse together.
- Readers who enjoy short facts and colourful country-by-country introductions.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a detailed reference work or extended coverage of individual countries.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Aggregate ratings are strongly favourable overall, with most ratings in the five-star category and a smaller spread across lower categories. Since no written customer feedback is supplied, those figures do not show what readers liked or disliked. For buyers, the book’s described short illustrated country profiles are suited to browsing and introductory learning, rather than detailed country research.
Frequently asked questions
What does the book cover?
It introduces the five regions of Africa and provides a page for each country, with an illustration, descriptive text and one to three facts. Topics include history, languages, food, music and culture.
What age group is it aimed at?
The description presents it as an introduction for young children aged four and up. The listing’s separate reading-age field says 3 - 9 years, from customers.
Is this a detailed reference book?
No. The country pages are concise snapshots designed to give readers an introduction and encourage them to find out more.
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