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If You Were Me and Lived in...the Ancient Mali Empire - (If You Were Me and Lived In...Historical) by Carole P Roman (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Join Carole P. Roman as she travels back in time to visit the exciting Ancient Empire of Mali in Africa during the 1300s.
- 8-12 Years
- 8.5" x 8.5" Paperback
- 78 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, History
- Series Name: If You Were Me and Lived In...Historical
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About the Book
Join Carole P. Roman as she travels back in time to visit the exciting Ancient Empire of Mali in Africa during the 1300s. Learn about the varied customs & cultures. Travel to the past to discover what you would eat and do for fun. See the land & its rich history through the eyes of a youngster like you. Don't forget to check out the whole series.Book Synopsis
Join Carole P. Roman as she travels back in time to visit the exciting Ancient Empire of Mali in Africa during the 1300s. Learn about the varied customs and cultures. Travel to the past to discover what you would eat and do for fun. See the land and its rich history through the eyes of a youngster like you. Don't forget to look at the other books in the series so that you can be an armchair time traveler.
Review Quotes
"As with her previous volumes, Roman hangs substantial educational content on a mild storytelling framework, giving young people a personalized way into the subject through a relatable "you are there" device... Arkova's... well-researched images mostly occupy two-thirds of each double-page spread and are rendered in a soft, warm palette inspired by Mali's river and desert environs... An informative addition to the prolific author's well-crafted series of illustrated books that make history relatable to a tween audience." - Kirkus Reviews
"The purpose of this book is to become educated on the Ancient Mali Empire, however, Roman not only educates, she entertains with her fascinating storytelling that will enthrall readers. As the Mali civilization had no written language during this time period, its storytellers with long memories told history. Roman builds this into her own storytelling with skill..." - Bianca Schulz The Children's Book Review
"If You Were Me and Lived in ... the Ancient Mali Empire is an excellent and enjoyable resource for children." - Peter Dabbene, Foreword Reviews
"Ms. Roman has hit upon a formula that works well for teaching about other cultures and time periods. Her books make great fundamental introductions to countries... and make more in-depth resources for time periods." - Barefoot Librarian
"If You Were Me and Lived in... the Ancient Mali Empire is an amazing book. The Mali Empire existed so long ago, yet it has many lessons to be learned. With the exception of slaves, it seems they were a nation who rose from one man a great power who loved and cared for his people. Such a great book to introduce to kids." - Little Lady Play
"The book on the Ancient Mali Empire has amazing details about the prosperous Mali empire... My kids were also fascinated by the clothes and talismans, known as grisgris, worn by the people to ward off evil." - schoolsnmore.com (blog)