| Vanishing Cultures: Sahara Contributor(s): Reynolds, Jan (Author), Reynolds, Jan (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1600601316 ISBN-13: 9781600601316 Publisher: Lee & Low Books OUR PRICE: $10.76 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2007 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Travel - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Africa - Juvenile Nonfiction | Photography |
| LCCN: 2006029267 |
| Lexile Measure: 780 |
| Series: Vanishing Cultures Series |
| Physical Information: 0.1" H x 10.84" W x 8.42" (0.35 lbs) 32 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In this series of seven books, photojournalist Jan Reynolds documents the distinctive cultures and climates of indigenous peoples. Manda, a young Tuareg boy, is excited. He and his father are going to travel to a nearby village for a festival and camel races. Manda helps his father prepare the camel caravan for the trip. The Tuareg have been traveling through the Sahara Desert on camelback for centuries, and the men take great pride in their camel-riding skills. As Manda leaves his village, he is eager to see the great riders in the races. He is proud to be going on this special journey with his father. |
Contributor Bio(s): Reynolds, Jan: - Jan Reynolds is an award-winning author and photographer whose work has appeared in numerous publications, including National Geographic, The New York Times, and Outside magazine. All seven books in her Vanishing Cultures series of photo-essays for children were recognized as Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People. Reynolds is also an avid skier, mountain climber, and adventurer. She holds the world record for women's high altitude skiing, was part of the first expedition to circumnavigate Mount Everest, and performed a solo crossing of the Himalayas. Reynolds lives with her family in Stowe, Vermont. |