Living in the African savannah
By: Nicole Barber
Series: World cultures; Raintree perspectives; World cultures; Raintree perspectives
Publisher: Raintree
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Oxford
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9781406208221
Subjects: Maasai (African people); Manners and customs; Savannas; Juvenile literature; Social life and customs
Description: The Maasai people live in the grasslands in eastern Africa, where there are often long draughts. Learn how they survive such harsh conditions, and how the women make beautiful bead jewellery.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 30) and index.
Table of contents: title: Who are the Maasai; title: Where do the Maasai live?; title: Keeping cattle; title: Maasai warriors; title: At home; title: Family life; title: Food and eating; title: Clothes and beadwork; title: Make a Maasai bracelet; title: School and language; title: Music and dance; title: Ceremonies; title: A Maasai story.