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African Wildlife Trivia
• Dawid van Lill
• NATURAL HISTORY
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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Full of facts and fun, this primer on the insects, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and birds of Africa contains eye-catching illustrations and info on African geography.
(AFR227, $8.95)
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Akimbo and the Elephants
• Alexander McCall Smith
• LITERATURE
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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A story for children of the ongoing adventures of 10-year-old Akimbo, whose father is a game warden. By the prolific, endearing author of the No. 1 ladies Detective Agency. In this tale, Akimbo comes up with a plan to stop the ivory poachers.
(AFR157, $5.99)
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Akimbo and the Snakes
• Alexander McCall Smith
• LeUyen Pham
• LITERATURE
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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A chapter book for young readers by the astoundingly prolific author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. In this tale, Akimbo visits his uncle's snake farm and meets the deadly green mamba. Geared for 8-9 year olds.
(AFR172, $9.95)
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Planting the Trees of Kenya, The Story of Wangari Maathai
• Claire A. Nivola
• BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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Watercolor illustrations and lyrical prose combine to tell the remarkable true story of Wangari Maathai, the winner of the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize, who changed the fate of her village in the highlands of Kenya by teaching her people how to care for it.
(EAF189, $16.95)
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Wangari's Trees of Peace, A True Story from Africa
• Jeanette Winter
• BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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An illustrated biography of Wangari Mathaai, founder of the Kenyan Green Belt Movement and winner of the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize for her work in Kenya.
(EAF188, $17.00)
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Big Cats
• Seymour Simon
• NATURAL HISTORY
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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A full-color introduction to the life of big cats around the world, including the tiger, lion, leopard, puma, cheetah, jaguar, and snow leopard. Intended for children ages 4-8.
(BST46, $6.99)
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Jambo Means Hello, Swahili Alphabet Book
• Muriel Feelings
• Tom Feelings
• LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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A highly recommended introduction to the people and culture of East Africa -- and basic words in Swahili -- for younger readers, ages 4-8.
(EAF100, $6.99)
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Moja Means One, Swahili Counting Book
• Muriel Feelings
• Tom Feelings
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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Tom provides richly detailed illustrations to accompany Muriel's presentation of the numbers one to ten in Swahili. Intended for children ages 4-8, it's a nice introduction to the culture of East Africa.
(EAF99, $6.99)
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Africa
• David Petersen
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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Part of the True Book series, this illustrated, readable volume teaches children about the geography and diverse cultures of Africa. Geared towards younger readers (4-8).
(AFR219, $6.95)
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Safari, My Trip To Africa
• Susan Hoy
• TRAVEL NARRATIVE
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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The journal of Reginald Oliver Smythe, the teddy bear, on safari. Beautifully illustrated, this entertaining, spiral bound book will appeal to little kids on safari.
(AFR70, $26.00)
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Wild Safari Scratch and Sketch
• Heather Zschock
• Kerren Barbas
• NATURAL HISTORY
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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Reveal the wildlife of Africa as you copy simple sketches of 20 amazing animals in this fun activity book. The bright colors and fascinating facts are enough to entice any youngster.
(EAF155, $12.99)
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Serengeti Journey, On Safari in Africa
• Gare Thompson
• NATURAL HISTORY
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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A fun and informative overview of the Serengeti and its wildlife for readers ages 4 to 8.
(EAF150, $17.90)
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Here Is the African Savanna
• Tom Leonard
• Madeleine Dunphy
• SCIENCE
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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A young reader's introduction to the animals, habitat and ecosystem of the African savanna, in simple rhyming verse and colorful illustrations.
(EAF186, $9.95)
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The Place of Lions
• Eric Campbell
• NATURAL HISTORY
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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In this engaging tale, 14-year-old Chris and his father are involved in a plane crash en route to Tanzani, leaving them stranded on the Serengeti Plain. Chris then embarks on a heroic 30-mile journey to find help and befriends an aging lion along the way.
(EAF168, $6.95)
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Ashanti to Zulu, African Traditions
• Leo Dillon
• Diane Dillon
• Margaret Musgrove
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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A full-color introduction to 26 different African cultures, arranged from A to Z. Intended for kids ages 9-12, this classic won the Dillons their second Caldecott Medal for best illustration in a children's book.
(AFR73, $6.99)
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Africa (Eyewitness Books)
• Yvonne Ayo
• Geoff Dann
• Ray Moller
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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A thoroughly illustrated overview of traditional ways of life throughout Africa in the highly visual Eyewitness series. Each two-page spread is devoted to a specific aspect of African life.
(AFR59, $15.99)
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Africa, Cultural Atlas for Young People
• Jocelyn Murray
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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An illustrated overview of African cultures and history by anthropologist Jocelyn Murray, with an introduction to the physical setting and a two-page spread on each of the nations.
(AFR58, $35.00)
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The White Giraffe
• Lauren St. John
• LITERATURE
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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Myth mixes with reality on a South African wildlife preserve when young Martine discovers a white giraffe and the dangers which threaten both the animal and her new home.
(SAF182, $16.99)
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Listening For Lions
• Gloria Whelan
• LITERATURE
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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Plucked from her life among the Maasai and Kikuyu people in East Africa after the Great War, young Rachel fights for her family and the life she had in rural Africa in this absorbing novel for middle schoolers.
(EAF179, $5.99)
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African Plains Coloring Book
• Dianne Gaspas-Ettl
• NATURAL HISTORY
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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With 41 well-researched, excellently rendered scenes, this absorbing book introduces children to African wildlife and habitats.
(EAF164, $3.95)
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Elephant (Eyewitness Books)
• Ian Redmond
• Dave King
• NATURAL HISTORY
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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A vivid introduction to the elephant, in the colorful Eyewitness visual style. With plenty of background on the natural history of the elephant, including description of its behavior and social habits. Geared for children ages 9-12.
(BST44, $15.99)
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Going Solo
• Roald Dahl
• BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
• YOUNG ADULTS
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Both young and old will delight in Dahl's recollections of his adventures as a WWII-era Royal Air Force pilot in Tanzania and Greece.
(EAF78, $6.99)
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Elephant Tears, Mask of the Elephant
• Richard Trout
• MYSTERY
• YOUNG ADULTS
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The second novel in the action-packed, fact-filled, techno-thriller MacGregor Family Adventure Series. Zoologist Dr. Jack MacGregor, his paleontologist wife Mavis and their three teens team up against poachers in Kenya to save endangered animals.
(EAF151, $15.95)
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Our Secret, Siri Aang
• Christina Kessler
• LITERATURE
• YOUNG ADULTS
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When the 12 year-old Namelok secretly undertakes the care of an orphaned rhinoceros she faces great personal risk and must adapt to the challenging changes in her Maasai community.
(EAF161, $6.99)
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Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales
• Nelson Mandela
• LITERATURE
• FAMILY
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An oversized, illustrated hardcover edition of wide-ranging tales from all over the continent, the majority traditional folktales from Southern Africa. A team of expert folklorists, poets and authors transcribe the tales, each selected by Mandela.
(AFR135, $16.95)
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