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52 Days by Camel, My Sahara Adventure
• Debora Pearson
• Lawrie Raskin
• TRAVEL NARRATIVE
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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A Saharan travelogue, illustrated with color photos, for children ages 8 to 12.
(NAF11, $14.95)
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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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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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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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Empires of Medieval West Africa: Ghana, Mali, and Songhay
• David C. Conrad
• HISTORY
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An authoritative survey of the history, traditions and cultures of the Mali, Songhay, and Ghana empires and the western horn of Africa.
(WAF82, $35.00)
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Kings and Queens of West Africa
• Sylvianne Anna Diouf
• HISTORY
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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The lives of influential and remarkable rulers of West African kingdoms, retold for 9-12 year-olds.
(AFR119, $8.95)
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Mansa Musa
• Khephra Burns
• Leo Dillon
• Diane Dillon
• BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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A stand-out juvenile biography of a 14th-century West African king.
(WAF60, $18.00)
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Nzingha, Warrior Queen of Matamba
• Patricia McKissack
• LITERATURE
• YOUNG ADULTS
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A young-adult novel set in 16th-century West Africa and told from a princess's perspective.
(WAF64, $10.95)
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Uncommon Traveler, Mary Kingsley in Africa
• Don Brown
• BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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A biography of the intrepid Victorian traveler for younger readers.
(WAF57, $16.00)
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The Village That Vanished
• Ann Grifalconi
• LITERATURE
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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Young Abikanile and her mother lead their village in a daring and ingenious escape from a band of slave traders. The message of faith and cooperation will inspire young readers.
(WAF111, $6.99)
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Why Leopard Has Spots, Dan Stories from Liberia
• Won-Ldy Paye
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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These never-before published myths from the Dan ethnic group of Liberia are accompanied by traditional black-and-white illustrations. Highlights include: The Talking Vegetables and Why Spider Has a Big Butt.
(WAF123, $12.95)
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