Exploring Mount Kilimanjaro - Africa's Highest Peak

A narrative non-fiction book for young learners about Mount Kilimanjaro, a dormant volcano located in Tanzania, near the border of Kenya. Learn how Johannes Rebmann, a Christian missionary, took it upon himself to learn about the mountain and tell the world about the snow at the top of a mountain in a tropical setting. Read about the "jinn" an evil spirit that locals believe inhabits the mountain and brings bad luck. You'll also find out what life is like on Kilimanjaro by learning about its people, what they eat, where they live and how the Tanzanian people are now working to protect the mountain. Features chapter notes, suggested readings, and fascinating facts about the mountain for eager minds to learn more!

Product details

• Authors: Christine Petersen
• Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 9 to 13
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 10.12.2024
• EAN: 9798890941206
• ISBN: 979-8-89094-120-6
• No. of pages: 48
• Dimensions: 191 mm x 241 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 363 g
• Subject: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Natural science, technology