TABLE OF CONTENTS Where in the World Is Africa 4 Natural Wonders 6 Ancient Origins 8 Canals and Crops 10 Building Big 12 Writing and Math 14 Move It 16 Protecting Nature 18 Fun and Games 20 Staying Healthy 22 Working for Freedom 26 Incredible Africa 28 Glossary 30 Index 31 Text-Dependent Questions 31 Extension Activity 31 About the Author 32
WHERE IN THE WORLD IS AFRICA Africa is the world’s second largest continent making up about one-fifth of Earth’s land area More than 50 countries are within its borders Africa is surrounded by two seas and two oceans Adventure through Africa and learn about the people ideas and inventions that have come from this incredible place AFRICA
The Twelve Apostles mountain range near Cape Town South Africa has 12 peaks Africa by the Numbers Population 1 33 billion Size 11 72 million square miles or 30 3 million square kilometers Highest Point Mount Kilimanjaro 19,340 feet or 5,895 meters
