Presents the life of a ten-year-old girl and her family in Nigeria, describing her home and recreational activities and discussing the people and culture of her country.
Photographs, maps, interactive sidebars, text, and Internet resources help students learn about the geography, history, government, culture, people, art, and daily life of Nigeria.
The Nigerian author explores the history and future of his homeland and discusses the people, politics, and events that have led to Nigeria being under control of a military dictator and out of favor with the rest of the world.
Sad after the death of their special friend, the very old man who had told them stories and jokes, the village children decide to go against custom and plant a tree for him in the Forest of the Ancestors.
Presents the natural environment and resources, people and culture, and business and economy of Nigeria, focusing on development and change in recent years.