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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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African Plains Coloring Book
• Dianne Gaspas-Ettl
• NATURAL HISTORY
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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With 41 well-researched, excellently rendered scenes, this absorging book inbtroduces children to African wildlife and habitats.
(EAF164, $3.95)
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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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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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Facing the Lion, Growing Up Maasai on the African Savanna
• Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton
• BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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A memoir for young readers about a boy growing up in a nomadic tribe in Kenya and moving to the United States to attend boarding school.
(EAF127, $15.95)
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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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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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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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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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Picture the World, Children's Art Around the Globe
• Tracy V. Spates
• ART & ARCHITECTURE
• FAMILY
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This oversize book, illustrated with colorful art and photographs, highlights eight nations on five continents. Each chapter includes a cultural overview, photographs of kids, examples of handicrafts and a hands-on art activity. For kids ages 6 and up.
(WLD31, $24.95)
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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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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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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 youg readers ages 4 to 8.
(EAF150, $17.90)
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The Serengeti Migration, Africa's Animals on the Move
• Lisa Lindblad
• Sven-Olof Lindblad
• NATURAL HISTORY
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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A portfolio of dazzling photographs, with just enough text to explain them, the dramatic close-up portraits and stunning landscapes will captivate the whole family. Ages 8-12.
(EAF57, $15.95)
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Tall Blondes, A Book About Giraffes
• Lynn Sherr
• NATURAL HISTORY
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A giraffe-lovers guide to giraffes, not incidentally written by a tall blond person. With color illustrations throughout and an enthusiastic appreciation of the Nairobi Giraffe Center.
(AFR79, $19.95)
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Wangari's Trees of Peace, A True Story from Africa
• Jeanette Winter
• BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
• COMING IN SEPTEMBER
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An illustrated account of the life of the founder of the Green Belt Movement founder, winner of the Nobel Peace Price for her work planting trees and working with communities in Kenya.
(EAF188, $17.00)
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