Discovering the Kingdom of Benin

by Amie Jane Leavitt

The Kingdom of Benin, which started out as a small community and grew to be a vast empire, was particularly known for its expert farming practices, building skills, and artistic abilities. Within a few centuries, the Kingdom of Benin had grown into a dominant force in the region. Contact with Portugal led to economic and military cooperation and an even wealthier and more expansive empire. Eventually, however, it also helped facilitate the slave trade...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1477718842
• ISBN13: 9781477718841
• Release Date: December 2013
• Publisher: Rosen Central
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.0" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8