Children of the Frontier (Picture the American Past) [Hardcover]

Sylvia Whitman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1998 | Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: Picture the American Past

Ethiopia is one of Africa's oldest nations, with a history of rulers, claiming to be descendents of the queen of Sheba, that dates back over 3000 years. Unlike most African countries, strong rulers helped Ethiopia to remain an independent nation for most of its history. Ethiopia is a diverse country, with eighty different ethnic groups that speak more than two hundred unique dialects.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: Carolrhoda Books (June 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1575052407
• ISBN-13: 978-1575052403
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 7.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,737,325 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

It's hard to guess what someone would want to know about me.

I write ... all kinds of things, for kids and adults, but most recently books for kids. (You know that, of course, if you found me via Amazon.) I'm interested in American and Arab history and good stories.

I work ... at Marymount University as a writing specialist, which makes me the campus cheerleader for writing. I talk a lot with faculty and sometimes I teach. I taught a freshman seminar last year on writing about cooking and eating.

I live ... in Arlington, Virginia, with my husband, who's from Tunisia (yay for the Jasmine Revolution!), and our two kids. We used to have a lovely guinea pig named Smore, who is now buried in our yard.

I play ... with my kids, and a little basketball. I miss playing squash. I walk a lot and swim.

I like ... (in no particular order) the ocean, couscous, dogs, flowers from bulbs, photographs.

I have a Web site in progress ... www.sylviawhitman.info