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PreS-Gr 2-The Yoruba are one of the best-known peoples of west Africa. Their culture, art, music, spirituality, food, dance, and rituals have had great influence on millions of peoples of African descent in the Caribbean and the Americas. In 10 one-page chapters, this title briefly explains where and how the Yoruba live, what they eat, their customs, government, and religion. Nine unappealing full-color photos accompany the text. Despite the poor quality of the pictures, this book is a good introduction to a very important people. It will give young readers a sense of connection and an understanding of an extremely influential African culture.-Gebregeorgis Yohannes, San Francisco Public Library, CACopyright 1996 Cahners Business Information, Inc. .