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Films

Families of Ghana. Master Communications, 2005.
Life in Ghana is viewed through the eyes of two Ghanaian children. One lives in the city, the other in a small village. Viewers will learn about their culture and daily activities.

Lost Civilizations: Africa. Time-Life Education, 1999.
Examines 10 classical civilizations that flourished on the African continent, including Kernet (Egypt), Nubia, ancient Ghana, and Mali. This is an eye-opening look at Africa's many cultural and technological "firsts." Reinforces world history and world civilizations curricula.

 
 

Children's Books

  • Cover ArtThe Spider Weaver: A Legend of Kente Cloth - Margaret Musgrove
  • Cover ArtThe Pot of Wisdom: Ananse stories - Adwoa Badoe
  • Cover ArtAnansi and the Magic Stick - Eric A. Kimmel
  • Kwame's Sound: An Accoustical Engineering Story - Museum of Science, Boston
  • Cover ArtMaster Weaver from Ghana - Gilbert Bobbo Ahiagble
  • Door of No Return: The Legend of GorĂ©e Island - Steven Barboza
  • Cover ArtKofi and His Magic - Maya Angelou
  • G is for Ghana: The ABCs of Ghanaian History and Culture - Gracie R. Burke
  • Cover ArtGhana in Pictures - Yvette Lapierre
  • Cover ArtOne Hen: How One Small Loan Made a Big Difference - Katie Smith Milway
  • Cover ArtGhana Mali Songhay: The Western Sudan - Kenny Mann
  • Cover ArtThe Royal Kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhay - Patricia and Frederick McKissack
 

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