{"product_id":"history-african-kingdoms-and-empires-khasan-laudry-9783690832748","title":"History African Kingdoms and Empires for Kids: Ancient Civilizations, Mighty Rulers, Trade Routes and Cultural Legacies from Kush to Mali, Benin, Song","description":"\u003cb\u003eDiscover the powerful kings, legendary queens, and magnificent civilizations that built Africa's greatest empires - and changed the world forever.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMost children learn about ancient Egypt. But Africa's story is so much bigger. From the gold-rich Mali Empire to the towering stone walls of Great Zimbabwe, from the scholarly city of Timbuktu to the master artists of Benin - this book brings those untold chapters to life in clear, engaging language made for young readers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside, your child will discover: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow the Kingdom of Kush and ancient Nubia rivaled Egypt in power and culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rise and fall of the mighty Aksumite Empire and its lasting legacy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Mansa Musa of Mali became one of the wealthiest rulers in all of human history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Songhai Empire's vast trade networks and centers of learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe mystery and engineering genius behind Great Zimbabwe's stone ruins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Swahili Coast merchants connected Africa to Arabia, India, and beyond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe extraordinary bronze art and royal traditions of the Kingdom of Benin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy oral history and storytelling were - and still are - central to African culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe enduring legacy these civilizations left for the modern world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book is ideal for: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren ages 8-12 reading independently or with a parent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHomeschool families looking for world history and social studies enrichment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassroom supplemental reading aligned with world civilizations curricula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParents and educators who want children to see the full, diverse picture of human history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach chapter is written to be accessible and engaging - no dense textbook language, just real stories about real people who built extraordinary things. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGive a young reader a bigger, richer view of world history. Scroll up and add it to your cart today.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Khasan Laudry\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 3690832748\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9783690832748\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Khasan Laudry\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/19\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 120\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.33lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.25d","brand":"Khasan Laudry","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48659831718143,"sku":"9783690832748","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/history-african-kingdoms-and-empires-khasan-laudry-9783690832748","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}