Enter into the daily lives of children in the many countries of modern Africa.

Countering stereotypes, Africa Is Not a Country celebrates the extraordinary diversity of this vibrant continent. This edition includes updates to the text, statistics, and illustrations to reflect Africa in the 2020s.

A lovely book about Africa that gets the issue of its enormous diversity right. --Barbara Brown, Director, Africa in our Schools and Community Program, African Studies Center, Boston University

A book every school must have as we emerge into the global village. Gives good insights into Africa's many cultures, with a balance of the contemporary and traditional that is the way of life now. --Oscar Mokeme, Director, Museum of African Tribal Art, Portland, Maine

Africa is not a country.

From the tiny island nations of Comoros, Seychelles, and São Tomé and Príncipe, to its largest country, Africa is the only continent with land in all four hemispheres. Unlike any other continent, it is divided into two almost equal lengths by the equator, and it is nearly as wide as it is long.

Enter into the daily life of children in the many countries of modern Africa. Countering stereotypes, Africa Is Not a Country celebrates the extraordinary diversity of this vibrant continent as experienced by children at home, at school, at work, and at play.

The title says it all. Instead of the 'vanishing tribes' view of one Africa with tourists from different countries photographing the animals and primitive people, this informative picture book celebrates the diversity of the 53 nations that make up the continent today. . . readers will want to go on from here to explore in depth particular countries that interest them. The essential differences and connections are here. --Booklist

Who Belongs Here? tells the story of Nary, a young boy fleeing war-torn Cambodia for the safety of the United States. To some of his new classmates, however, he is a chink who should go back where he belongs. But what if everyone whose family came from another place was forced to return to his or her homeland? Who would be left? This story teaches compassion for recent immigrants while sharing the history of immigration in America and some of the important contributions made by past immigrants. It is used in schools everywhere for units on immigration and tolerance. The Who Belongs Here? Teacher's Guide, written by Margy Burns Knight and Thomas V. Chan, offers dozens of imaginative ideas for exploring immigration, refugees, and other topics related to diversity.

Enter into the daily lives of children in the many countries of modern Africa.

Countering stereotypes, Africa Is Not a Country celebrates the extraordinary diversity of this vibrant continent. This edition includes updates to the text, statistics, and illustrations to reflect Africa in the 2020s.

A lovely book about Africa that gets the issue of its enormous diversity right. --Barbara Brown, Director, Africa in our Schools and Community Program, African Studies Center, Boston University

A book every school must have as we emerge into the global village. Gives good insights into Africa's many cultures, with a balance of the contemporary and traditional that is the way of life now. --Oscar Mokeme, Director, Museum of African Tribal Art, Portland, Maine

An illustrated description of famous walls around the world and their significance. Teacher's guide is available.