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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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Akimbo and the Baboons
• Alexander McCall Smith
• LITERATURE
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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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, $5.99)
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Face to Face With Cheetahs
• Chris Johns
• NATURAL HISTORY
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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Chris Johns, editor-in-chief of National Geographic magazine, introduces you to a family of these cagey cats with stunning photographs and action-packed stories of his research in the Okavango Delta.
(AFR222, $16.95)
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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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Africa, Cultural Atlas for Young People
• Jocelyn Murray
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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Anthropologist Jocelyn Murray provides an illustrated overview of African cultures and history, including an introduction to the landscape and a two-page spread on each nation.
(AFR58, $35.00)
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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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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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Eyewitness Africa
• Yvonne Ayo
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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Discover the traditional lifestyles, beliefs, skills and crafts of the peoples of this vast and ancient continent with this thoroughly illustrated overview. Each two-page spread is devoted to a specific aspect of African life, such as home-building, medicine and religion.
(AFR59, $15.99)
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Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales
• Nelson Mandela
• LITERATURE
• FAMILY
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A team of folklorists, poets and authors present these wide-ranging, beautifully illustrated tales from all over the continent, including many traditional stories from Nelson Mandela's youth.
(AFR135, $16.95)
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