Explore Africa! It's the land of big cities and small villages, dry deserts, and snow-capped mountains. It's home to amazing plants, animals, and people. Discover Africa's unique history and how the people influence the world today. Experience Africa by making your own mancala game and peanut butter stew. This book supports the C3 framework for Social Studies State Standards focusing on civics, economics, geography, and history. Readers will explore Africa to learn about its geography climate, culture, history and more. Book jacket.