The Zulus

by Robert Nicholson

Book Overview

Looks at the history and culture of the Zulus through their artifacts, beliefs, customs, crafts, and a representative folktale.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0791027341
• ISBN13: 9780791027349
• Release Date: January 1994
• Publisher: Chelsea House Publications
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.7" x 10.6"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Distant land, people and culture

As part of the Journey into Civilization series that helps youngsters study ancient civizatiions like The Aztecs, Ancient China, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, The Maya, The Mongols, The Vikings, The Romans and The Sioux this book serves as a good introduction to the cultures from the past. The books are relatively short(this one is 32 pages) and begins with a brief geography lesson that also explains the impact of the land. The book is full of rich, colorful illustrations, maps and photographs that help the young learner travel to distant lands. The warriors and chiefs are highlighted along with their weapons and the significance of their historical roles. Religion is discussed with the introduction of their beliefs and their god. The use of herbs and divination is also discussed. All facets of the culture are explored with an emphasis on the crafts, the realationship to nature of the tribe, folklore, fables, wars and the Zulus relationship with colonists. Since the Zulus are from a foreign culture to most young Americans there are many words that need further explanation for the young mind to fully absorb. The teacher or parent may use the included glossary to achieve an expanded vocabulary for the student. Most of the words in the glossary are foreign with the exception of immigrant, snuff and folklore. This is a good picture book that is entertaining and useful for the young student to expand their perceptions of culture and the world.