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African Plains Coloring Book
• Dianne Gaspas-Ettl
• NATURAL HISTORY
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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These 41 charming illustrations introduce diverse East African wildlife and habitats, from gamboling rock hyraxes to herds of hippo and zebras, roosting guineafowl and the aardvark.
(EAF164, $3.99)
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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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Jambo Means Hello, Swahili Alphabet Book
• Muriel Feelings
• Tom Feelings
• LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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Young travelers and their parents will delight in this memorably illustrated introduction to the people and culture of East Africa, which presents a word, with its English translation, for each of the 24 letters in the Swahili alphabet.
(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, this Caldecott-winning book is packed with the sights and sounds of East Africa.
(EAF99, $6.99)
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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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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 readers ages 4 to 8.
(EAF150, $17.90)
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Subira Subira
• Tololwa M. Mollel
• Linda Saport
• LITERATURE
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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After the death of their mother, a young Tanzanian girl must learn to care for her younger brother in this adaptation of an old African folktale.
(EAF152, $5.95)
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Tanzania
• Patricia J. Murphy
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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This slim illustrated primer in the Capstone Countries of the World series cover the geography, people, social life, customs, education, basic facts, animals, and sports.
(EAF350, $21.32)
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Wangari's Trees of Peace, A True Story from Africa
• Jeanette Winter
• BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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An illustrated biography of Wangari Mathaai, founder of the Kenyan Green Belt Movement and winner of the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize for her work in Kenya.
(EAF188, $17.00)
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We All Went On Safari, A Counting Journey Through Tanzania
• Laurie Krebs
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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This lively, award-winning counting book also teaches youngsters about the Maasai and wildlife of Tanzania through simple text and colorful illustrations.
(EAF183, $7.99)
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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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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, $11.95)
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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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In Our Village, Kambi ya Simba Through the Eyes of its Youth
• Students at Awet Secondary School i
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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Students at Awet Secondary School document life in their village on the plains of Tanzania near Kilimanjaro in this illustrated account.
(EAF348, $10.95)
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Listening For Lions
• Gloria Whelan
• LITERATURE
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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Plucked from her life among the Maasai and Kikuyu people in East Africa after the Great War, young Rachel fights for her family and the life she had in rural Africa in this absorbing novel for middle schoolers.
(EAF179, $5.99)
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My Life With the Chimpanzees
• Jane Goodall
• BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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Goodall recounts with affection her childhood dream of working with animals, her first trip to Africa as a young woman and her now decades-long work at Gombe Stream Reserve in Tanzania in this account of her life for kids ages 9-12. With her photographs throughout.
(EAF343, $6.99)
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Tanzania in Pictures
• Bev Pritchett
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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An introduction to the geography, history, government, people and economy of Tanzania.
(EAF347, $31.93)
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The Chimpanzees I Love, Saving Their World and Ours
• Jane Goodall
• NATURAL HISTORY
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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Jane Goodall writes an engaging narrative for young people about her time with the chimpanzees in Tanzania. With endearing, personal anecdotes and 80+ full-color photographs, she encourages us to help save the chimps.
(EAF166, $19.99)
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The Place of Lions
• Eric Campbell
• NATURAL HISTORY
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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Stranded on the Serengeti after a plane crash, 14-year old Chris goes for help -- and befriends an aging lion along the way -- in this young adult thriller. With a glossary of Kiswahaili words and a strong sense of both the culture and landscapes of East Africa.
(EAF168, $6.95)
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Going Solo
• Roald Dahl
• BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
• YOUNG ADULTS
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With its large print and album-like photographs, 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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Swahili for Beginners
• Lisa Joyal
• LITERATURE
• YOUNG ADULTS
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A inspiring tale of determination, international awareness and friendship for young adults, 13-year-old Georgie goes to Tanzania to visit her pen pal.
(EAF355, $10.95)
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Matengo Folktales
• Joseph Mbele
• LITERATURE
• FAMILY
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These 10 tales of heroes, tricksters and outlaws illuminate the culture and society of mountainos southern Tanzania's Matengo.
(EAF207, $19.95)
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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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