Africa

Packed with detail for middle- to upper-primary students, this fascinating title explores famous places in the continent of Africa, from the River Nile to
Mt Kilimanjaro.

Some of the famous places covered are formed by nature and some are built by humans. It may be famous for its:
• formation
• construction
• antiquity
• size
• function
• cultural importance
• religious importance.

This book is part of the Famous Places of the World series. Each book presents twelve major built and natural wonders in the continent of focus. Students will read fascinating but true facts about each place and discover what makes it famous. From breathtaking to amazing the photos will bring the places to life.

Special features
• a map and key showing the location of each place in the continent
• ‘Fact Finder’ box providing vital statistics
• ‘Zoom In’ boxes of surprising facts
• ‘Inside story’ feature—‘behind the scenes’ special information.

Contents
Wonders of Africa
Victoria Falls (south-eastern Africa)
Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza (Egypt)
Sahara Desert (northern Africa)
Suez Canal (north-eastern Africa)
Kruger National Park (South Africa)
Temples of Abu Simbel (Egypt)
Nile River (north-east Africa)
Aswan High Dam (Egypt)
Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
Great Mosque of Djenne (west Africa)
Mount Kilimanjaro Tanzania)
Churches of Lalibela (Ethiopia)
Summary of natural and built famous places