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Thirteen Months of Sunshine Ready Set Go Books

In the Ethiopian calendar, a year is divided into 13 months. Ethiopia's position near the Earth's Equator exposes it to more sunlight than many countries, a feature that helped turn Ethiopia into an international travel destination. Ethiopian scholar Dr Worku Mulat wrote this insightful look into the unique calendar system of Ethiopia and how an innovative leader used it to boost worldwide interest in the ancient country's abundant natural and cultural assets. Gorgeous portraits of the towns and countryside of this beautiful African nation by brilliant Ethiopian artist Daniel Getahun help illustrate why Ethiopia is home to 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and remains a top travel destination. Dual translations in English and Ethiopian languages including Amharic, Tigrinya and Afaan Oromo support literacy in diverse and under served populations