Africa Research

Africa Research
An Internet Hotlist on Africa Research Links

created by Mrs. Garley
Maple Avenue Elementary

Introduction
In addition to using books and magazines to find out about various countries in Africa, why not also use the power of the Internet? The links below will get you started.

The Internet Resources

Countries of Africa

7 Natural Wonders Background Information - Teacher site that lists information about the 7 natural wonders we learned about in class.
Academic Kids Encyclopedia - Site can be slow to load at first. Type the country you are looking for into the search bar.
Africa for Kids Book - Explore an online book preview by typing your topic in the search bar, or you can click on the 'Full Screen View' symbol. Mrs. Garley also has a copy of this book in the classroom.
Africa on Encarta - Encyclopedia resource at 5th grade and higher reading level. Very clearly written. Click on magnifying glass at bottom of page to see a full article view.
Altapedia Online - Learn about any country from A-Z.
Animals of Africa - Excellent, child-friendly site.
Animals of Africa - Mostly Kenya animals, but there's a mix. Black Rhino and Grey's Zebra can be found here.
Boabab Tree and Fruit -
Country Holidays - Learn about holidays in various countries. Egypt and South Africa are included on this list.
Explore the Regions of Africa - PBS site. Click on a region of Africa to find out more.
Find People and Places - National Geographic for Kids: Learn about Egypt and Kenya.
Great Game Parks of Africa Book - Explore an online book preview (animals of Africa) by typing your topic in the search bar, or you can click on the 'Full Screen View' symbol. Mrs. Garley also has a copy of this book in the classroom.
Information on Countries of Africa - Select the country you wish to learn more about.
The World Factbook: Academic Kids - A kid encyclopedia on various countries. Some reading is a little challenging, but it breaks data into easy to understand categories.

Egypt

Egypt - World Fact Monster is an online children's encyclopedia.
Egypt Today - A very kid friendly site about Egypt.
Egypt on Encarta - Encyclopedia resource at 5th grade and higher reading level. Very clearly written. Click on magnifying glass at bottom of page to see a full article view.
Explore the Pyramids & Ancient Egypt - PBS site. Explore the pyramids& ancient Egypt.
Kids from Egypt - World Fact Monster information.
Pyramids: The Inside Story - PBS site. Learn about the pyramids.

Ethiopia

Ethiopia - World Fact Monster is an online children's encyclopedia.
Ethiopia on Encarta - Encyclopedia resource at 5th grade and higher reading level. Very clearly written. Click on magnifying glass at bottom of page to see a full article view.
Kids from Ethiopia - World Fact Monster information.

Kenya

A Country in Turmoil - Article from Time for Kids. Violence erupts across Kenya after a disputed election.
A Nation Divided - Article from Time for Kids. A disputed election starts a crisis in Kenya.
Follow the Heard - Article from Time for Kids. Saving the elephants in Kenya
Kenya - World Fact Monster is an online children's encyclopedia.
Kenya on Encarta - Encyclopedia resource at 5th grade and higher reading level. Very clearly written. Click on magnifying glass at bottom of page to see a full article view.
People and Culture of Kenya - AfricaGuide.com information. Some is higher level reading, but good information.
Time for Kids Around the World: Kenya - Kenya links include: A Day in the Life, Native Lingo, Kenya Challenge, History Timeline, and Homeland Hero.

Mali

Mali - World Fact Monster is an online children's encyclopedia.
Mali on Encarta - Encyclopedia resource at 5th grade and higher reading level. Very clearly written. Click on magnifying glass at bottom of page to see a full article view.
People and Culture of Mali - AfricaGuide.com information. Some is higher level reading, but good information.

South Africa

Kids from South Africa - World Fact Monster Information.
Mariam Makeba - South African artist biography page.
Miriam Makeba 2 - The African Music Encyclopedia.
Nadine Gordimer - South African artist biography.
South Africa - World Fact Monster is an online children's encylopedia.
South Africa on Encarta - Encyclopedia resource at 5th grade and higher reading level. Very clearly written. Click on magnifying glass at bottom of page to see a full article view.
Zake Mokae Page - More on the South African artist.
Zakes Mokae - South African artist biography.

Content by Mrs. Garley
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Last revised Thu Aug 27 15:43:07 US/Pacific 2009