Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
7.6
Points
1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
7113
Points per Word
0.000141
Page Count
32
Points per Page
0.03125
Description
This book portrays the major civilizations of ancient Africa, from hunting and gathering societies to the great Nubian kingdoms of Kush. Africa has for centuries been the center of great cultural activity across its mountains, deserts, and rainforests.