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BOTSWANA FLYING SAFARI
For Kids
Akimbo and the Baboons
• Alexander McCall Smith
LITERATURE •
2009 •
HARD COVER
• 68 PAGES
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
A chapter book for young readers by the prolific author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. A visiting scientist invites Akimbo and his cousin to study baboons in the African bush, but danger lurks in the form of a black leopard.
(AFR248, $9.99) |
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Face to Face With Cheetahs
• Chris Johns
NATURAL HISTORY •
2008 •
HARD COVER
• 32 PAGES
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
Chris Johns, Editor-in-Chief of National Geographic magazine, brings you face to face with a family of cheetahs. The story begins in Okavango Delta in Botswana -- as the cheetah mother hunts her prey and the photographer tracks the elusive cat. After watching the family for four months, he is rewarded when a cheetah cub comes up and actually licks his hand -- one of the most profound moments of his life. But the encounter brings a responsibility: to help save these endangered creatures and protect their habitat from one of their biggest threats, man. As Africa's most endangered cat, the cheetah is in a race for survival. But the book gives us hope, too, detailing practical ways we can all help to protect them and ensure they have a future in the wild. Stunning photographs, action-packed stories, and thorough research complete the picture of these cagey cats.
(AFR222, $16.95) |
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Wild Safari Scratch and Sketch
• Heather Zschock
• Kerren Barbas
NATURAL HISTORY •
2005 •
HARD COVER
• 64 PAGES
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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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Ashanti to Zulu, African Traditions
• Leo Dillon
• Diane Dillon
• Margaret Musgrove
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •
1976 •
PAPER
• 32 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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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Eyewitness Elephant
• Ian Redmond
• Dave King
NATURAL HISTORY •
2000 •
HARD COVER
• 63 PAGES
• 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, $16.99) |
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The Great Cake Mystery, Precious Ramotswe's Very First Case
• Alexander McCall Smith
MYSTERY •
2012 •
PAPER
• 73 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
McCall Smith follows on from the huge success of his No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, by offering this charming prequel in which the reader catches up with the agency's top detective, Precious Ramotswe, as a child. Naturally, the young Precious reveals a knack for crime-busting early on, her first case taking her on the trail of a sticky-fingered thief who's been stealing from her classmates' lunches.
(AFR299, $6.99) |
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Botswana, Enchantment of the World
• Sara Louise Kras
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •
2007 •
HARD COVER
• 172 PAGES
• FAMILY
A volume in the Enchantment of the World series, this lively, informative book for middle readers provides an illustrated overview of the nature, history, people, religion, culture and economy of Botswana.
(SAF74, $39.00) |
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Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales
• Nelson Mandela
LITERATURE •
2007 •
PAPER
• 144 PAGES
• FAMILY
A wide-ranging collection of stories from all over the continent, the majority traditional folktales from Southern Africa. With handsome full-color illustrations throughout, a map, and notes on contributors. A team of expert folklorists, poets and authors transcribe the tales, each selected by Mandela.
(AFR135, $16.95) |
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