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Benin was an important kingdom in West Africa in the 15th and 16th centuries. Find out about Benin's magnificent capital city, the objects that Benin traded with Europe and their intricate bronze plaques and statues.

Read about food and farming, armies and weapons, the life of a craftsman and how to make a leopard statue!

Packed with fascinating information, the Explore! series inspires children's curiosity to find out more about the past. A great tool for readers age 8+ or teachers looking for books to support the new curriculum.



Table of Contents
  • 1: What was Benin?
  • 2: The rise of Benin
  • 3: Benin City
  • 4: Society
  • 5: Food and farming
  • 6: Trade
  • 7: Armies and weapons
  • 8: Religion and beliefs
  • 9: Art
  • 10: A day in the life
  • 11: Make your own leopard statue
  • 12: The British invasion
  • 13: Facts and figures
  • 14: Timeline
  • 15: Glossary
  • 16: Further information
  • 17: Index

Explore!: Benin

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A Paperback / softback by Izzi Howell

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    Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
    Publication Date: 28/03/2019
    ISBN13: 9781526300850, 978-1526300850
    ISBN10: 1526300850
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    Description

    Book Synopsis

    Benin was an important kingdom in West Africa in the 15th and 16th centuries. Find out about Benin's magnificent capital city, the objects that Benin traded with Europe and their intricate bronze plaques and statues.

    Read about food and farming, armies and weapons, the life of a craftsman and how to make a leopard statue!

    Packed with fascinating information, the Explore! series inspires children's curiosity to find out more about the past. A great tool for readers age 8+ or teachers looking for books to support the new curriculum.



    Table of Contents
    • 1: What was Benin?
    • 2: The rise of Benin
    • 3: Benin City
    • 4: Society
    • 5: Food and farming
    • 6: Trade
    • 7: Armies and weapons
    • 8: Religion and beliefs
    • 9: Art
    • 10: A day in the life
    • 11: Make your own leopard statue
    • 12: The British invasion
    • 13: Facts and figures
    • 14: Timeline
    • 15: Glossary
    • 16: Further information
    • 17: Index

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