Exploring African Civilizations

Advances in linguistics, historical interpretation, archaeology, and even genetic studies have expanded what is known about African history. This series gives readers a fascinating, unbiased look into some of the greatest kingdoms, empires, and dynasties in the history of Africa. At their height, these civilizations were the equal of any in Asia or Europe. Titles trace the history and culture of each great empire and provide a glimpse of contemporary life in the region today. This set is useful for teaching world history and for implementing the Common Core State Standards for reading social studies texts.