Niger

Summary: "Bordering seven other countries, Niger is a landlocked nation in the heart of western Africa. Due to economic troubles, frequent civil wars and disruption of the government, and other problems, poverty is a major issue throughout the country. Nevertheless, Niger is a land of rich history and vibrant culture. Readers will find out what life is like for the people of Niger, from what they learn in school and what people do for work to what they like to eat and what kind of art they create."--Amazon.com.

Record details

ISBN: 9780531218839
ISBN: 053121883X
Physical Description: print
144 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 25 cm.
Publisher: New York : Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2017.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	School under the sky -- Sand and Sahel -- From addax to zebu -- The story of Niger -- Running the country -- Working the land -- Strong ties -- The path of Islam -- Story and song -- Nigerien life -- Timeline -- Fast facts.