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Includes discussion questions, activities, and a teacher's guide; teacher's guide also available online.
Previously released on videocassette in 1997.
Summary taken from Library Video Company website.
Introduction to Africa -- Say it in Yoruba -- African Americans -- Anansi the spider -- Count in Moré -- Make an adinkra cloth -- Customs and traditions -- Sing! Galigi -- Conclusion.
Host: Phylicia Rashad.
The vibrant sights and sounds of West Africa come alive as children learn about the region's diverse geography and cultures, and they explore the history of African Americans. They'll learn to count to ten in the More language and practice a few words in the Yoruba language, take a field trip to an African food market and learn how to make their own African adinkra cloth designs. They'll also enjoy the animated folktale, "Anansi the Spider," and sing the traditional Senegalese folk song, "Galigi."
DVD, all regions, standard format; Dolby Digital, NTSC.
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SERIES
American cultures for children DVD series.
LANGUAGE OPTIONS
Closed captioned; English and Spanish language tracks.
PUBLISHED
Wynnewood, PA : Schlessinger Media, c2006.
Year Published: 2006
Description: 1 videodisc (25 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 teacher's guide.
Language: English
Rated: NR
Format: DVD
ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
1417106808
9781417106806
ADDITIONAL CREDITS
Mitchell, Trish.
Yates, Sissy.
Schlessinger, Andrew.
Rashad, Phylicia, 1948-
Schlessinger Media.
SUBJECTS
Spanish language materials.
African Americans.
Pluralism (Social sciences)
National characteristics, American.
United States -- African influences.
Africa, West -- Social life and customs.
Children's films.
Educational films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.