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Kingdom of Benin Short Stories: Ehi and Uki

Short story collection

Kingdom of Benin Short Stories use delightful characters to explore aspects of life in the kingdom of Benin in its hay days. Ehi Edo Warrior Chief turns the spotlight on a chief when he leads others through a war experience. This is war like no other.

Uki at Ukpe Festival deals with a different aspect of Kingdom of Benin life. The main character, adorable Uki and her dance group is an instant hit with the audience when they present their dance at the palace to mark the king’s New Year Ukpe festival.

These stories present Kingdom of Benin in a jovial fun way guaranteed to entertain all readers. This book is suitable for Key Stage 2: ages 7- 11.

Diary of An Edo Princess

Chapter book

Kingdom of Benin Short Stories use delightful characters to explore aspects of life in the kingdom of Benin in its hay days. In Diary of an Edo Princess, the vulnerable Princess Iyomon finds growing up fun and a challenge; her experiences are those that most children can identify with today. This book is suitable for Key Stage 2: ages 7- 11. Download the reading comprehension questions and activities booklet from the website:http://www.kingdomofbenin.com/downloads.html

Tales from Africa

Short story collection

In this book of tales from Africa there are stories about an evil-hearted shark, an extremely cunning hare, a very greedy spider, and the strongest man in the world. There are also answers to such questions as why the crab has no head, why the sun and moon live in the sky, and why flies buzz. Drawn from all parts of Africa, these stories illustrate the fierce sense of justice inherent in African peoples, their powers of patience and endurance, and their supreme ability as story-tellers.

The History Detective Investigates: Early Islamic Civilization

The History Detective Investigates: Early Islamic Civilization

Non-fiction

How did Islam start? What weapons did Islamic warriors use? Where was the ‘Round City’? Who invented the elephant clock?

This book helps children at Key Stage 2 discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions. It also recommends sites on the Internet and sources in local libraries where they can find out more about early Islamic civilization. The detective shows readers how to create their own project reimagining a stroll through Baghdad, interview their favourite scientist or inventor from the Islamic world and spot the key features of mosques.

Packed with fascinating information, The History Detective Investigates series inspires children’s curiosity to find out more about the past.

Daily Life in the Islamic Golden Age

Non-fiction

This book explores what life was really like for everyday people in the Islamic Golden Age,including Baghdad around AD900. Using primary sources and information from archeological discoveries, it uncovers some fascinating insights and explodes some myths. Supported by timelines, maps and references to important events and people, children will really feel they are on a time-travelling journey when reading this book.

World Civilisations Topic

Children’s books about ‘World Civilisations – Including Benin Kingdom and Early Islamic Civilisation

The National Curriculum states that pupils should learn about a non-European society that provides contrasts with British history, including one study chosen from: early Islamic civilisation, Maya civilisation and the Kingdom of Benin.

While many schools are familiar with the topic of the Maya (see our separate Maya topic booklist here), the other societies listed tend to be less well-known to teachers. We’ve put together a list of recommended children’s books to support the topics of Benin Kingdom and Early Islamic Civilisation, as well as some additional books that cover the wider topic of World Civilisations and to aid comparative study.

 

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