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Africa (Eyewitness Books)
Yvonne Ayo
Geoff Dann
Ray Moller
CULTURAL PORTRAIT
MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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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