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Quick view Africa: Facts & Figures by William Mark Habeeb Africa, with its rich natural resources and its incredible poverty, is a continent of contradictions. Each book in this series examines the historical and current situation of a particular African... View Details
Quick view AIDS and Health Issues by LeeAnne Gelletly Millions of Africans die each year from infectious diseases, such as AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis; from poor nutrition or lack of clean drinking water; or from diseases like measles and polio that... View Details
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Quick view Central American Immigrants by Luis Martinex Poverty and political violence have driven many people from Central American countries to immigrate to the United States or Canada. Beginning in the 1980s, wars and repression drove large numbers of... View Details
Quick view China by Mason Crest Explore the whole history of this amazing land, from its earliest days through the arrival of European visitors to the tumultuous days from which modern China emerged. Read about the philosophers,... View Details
Quick view Civil Wars in Africa by William Mark Habeeb Since 1960, many African countries have been devastated by civil wars. Today, it is estimated that around 20 percent of Africa's more than 1 billion people are affected, either directly or... View Details
Quick view Ecological Issues by LeeAnne Gelletly Africa is a complex and diverse continent, and its more than 50 countries provide a study in contrasts: democracy and despotism, immense wealth and crushing poverty, modernism and traditionalism,... View Details
Quick view Education in Africa by Suzanne Grant Lewis Many people believe education in Africa is in a state of crisis. More than 45 million African children do not attend school. In many places, classes are held outside, under tents or trees, and... View Details
Quick view Egypt by William Mark Habeeb Introduces Egypt, describing its history, politics, religion, economy, culture, and most important cities. View Details
