Teens in Ghana

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Ghana became the first sub-Saharan African nation to gain independence from British rule in 1957. Since then, Ghanaians of all backgrounds have worked together to build their young nation. The country's teens are at the heart of the progress. They work hard, devote themselves to their families, and take great pride in being Ghanaian. Teens in Ghana is part of Global Connections, a series that uncovers the challenges, pastimes, and customs of teens around the world.
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Overview

Ghana became the first sub-Saharan African nation to gain independence from British rule in 1957. Since then, Ghanaians of all backgrounds have worked together to build their young nation. The country's teens are at the heart of the progress. They work hard, devote themselves to their families, and take great pride in being Ghanaian. Teens in Ghana is part of Global Connections, a series that uncovers the challenges, pastimes, and customs of teens around the world.
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Children's Literature - Danielle Williams
Ghana has suffered many turbulent years in the fifty years since they gained their independence from British rule, but with nearly forty percent of the population under fifteen years old, the government of Ghana has taken important steps to ensure that all children living in Ghana receive the education and safety required to make them productive adults. With a blend of traditional and New World values, Ghana's education system has evolved to allow all children, from the largest cities to the smallest villages, an opportunity to learn and become proactive citizens. In addition, new social services agencies have been developed that offer children living on the streets a chance at education. They also ensure that children will have an opportunity to live in a clean, healthy environment. But the text does not focus solely on education. It also highlights how teens enjoy their free time and takes pains to emphasize the importance of family in Ghana. This text is part of the "Global Connections" series. Reviewer: Danielle Williams
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780756534172
  • Publisher: Capstone Press
  • Publication date: 1/1/2008
  • Series: Rain Forest Animals Series
  • Pages: 24
  • Sales rank: 1,312,518
  • Age range: 10 - 12 Years
  • Lexile: 910L (what's this?)
  • Product dimensions: 7.10 (w) x 9.00 (h) x 0.40 (d)

Table of Contents


Introduction     8
The Way Forward     10
Life in the Gold Coast     20
The Family Is a Crowd     34
Land of Festivals     46
The Challenge of Child Labor     60
The Sights & Sounds of Ghana     70
Looking Ahead     82
At a Glance     84
Historical Timeline     86
Glossary     89
Additional Resources     90
Source Notes     91
Select Bibliography     92
Index     94
About the Author     96
About the Content Adviser     96
Image Credits     96
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