All about Africa, you're going to love coloring the maps, learning about the Christian King of Axum, making a Senufo cloth painting, going on Safari in your back yard, making an Anansi spider craft, and reading stories from several African cultures. Plus you'll learn all about atomic bonding by drawing Lewis Dot diagrams and you'll make crystals out of borax, salt and/or sugar plus more. In each unit you'll find a recommended library list, important background information about each topic, lots of activities to choose from for kids of all ages, and sidebars with a bunch more ideas including Additional Layers, Fabulous Facts, On The Web, Writer's Workshop, Famous Folks, and Teaching Tips. Printable maps and worksheets are included at the end of each unit and may be printed as often as needed for your family or class. Learn more at www.Layers-of-Learning.com