sub-saharan africa

Presents a rationale for studying child labor in sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on children of school age who work and do not attend school regularly, discussing the political economy of child labor, the role of the education system, differences between urban and rural child laborers, exploitation, and prospects for positive social change.

Facts about hippopotamuses, illustrated with color photographs and written for beginning readers. Includes an appendix of more advanced hippopotamus facts to facilitate discussion, as well as an index of sight words for lesson planning.

Investigates ethnic conflicts in Africa and discusses how they are a result of calculated tyranny, not age-old hatred.

Gives a history of the Congo, discussing the days of its European occupation, the culture of its people, and its current status as the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Provides an introduction to the food culture of Sub-Saharan Africa, discussing the historical and geographical factors that have shaped its food, and discussing ingredients, preparation, different types of meals.

Contains over twenty articles from a wide range of national publications that provide a variety of perspectives on health care in sub-Saharan Africa--the topic assigned for the National High School Policy Debate for the 2007-08 school year.