Junior (Gr. 4-6) (3z((BAfrica Focus Series) presents a clear and timely overview of the diverse and complex continent. The full-color photographs are of exceptional quality. Each book also includes interesting fact boxes, sidebars, maps, and a time line... (This book) presents recent positive and negative changes. The rise of poverty and slums is explored, as is the lowered life expectancy due to the spread of malaria and HIV/AIDS. Positive changes include the freedom that voting has brought... Each title will provide adequate information for reports... students will enjoy exploring this varied continent.(3y <(BU+2013> School Library Journal, Mar/10.

21st century Africa -- Changing lives -- Earning a living -- Changing environments -- Making choices -- The world and Africa -- Changes ahead -- Timeline -- Glossary -- Find out more -- Index.