MadagascarThis title provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Madagascar. All books of the critically-acclaimed Cultures of the World® series ensure an immersive experience by offering vibrant photographs with descriptive nonfiction narratives, and interactive activities such as creating an authentic traditional dish from an easy-to-follow recipe. Copious maps and detailed timelines present the past and present of the country, while exploration of the art and architecture help your readers to understand why diversity is the spice of Life. |
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Very nice book. Gives a great deal on thoughtful information about Madagascar. Although it different from some sources, all sources differ from one another in one way. Love the book.
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Horrible book, full of errors and misinformation, and largely plagiarized from Wikipedia and other sources without giving attribution to the correct authors. Garbage like this only increases ignorance instead of teaching anything useful. Shame on you, authors.
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 5 |
HISTORY | 23 |
GOVERNMENT | 31 |
ECONOMY | 39 |
ends of a pole supported | 57 |
LIFESTYLE | 69 |
Town life Country living Family life Daily survival | 77 |
LANGUAGE | 93 |
ARTS | 101 |
Literature Music Architecture Crafts Textiles | 111 |
FESTIVALS | 119 |
FOOD | 125 |
MAP OF MADAGASCAR | 132 |
to Madagascar Despite | 138 |
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Common terms and phrases
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Madagascar Volume 15 of Cultures of the World (Second Edition) ® Series Cultures of the World - Group 15 Cultures of the world |
| Authors | Jay Heale, Zawiah Abdul Latif |
| Edition | revised |
| Publisher | Marshall Cavendish, 2009 |
| ISBN | 0761430369, 9780761430360 |
| Length | 144 pages |
| Subjects | › › Juvenile Nonfiction / People & Places / Africa Juvenile Nonfiction / Social Science / Customs, Traditions, Anthropology |
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