Africa, Cultural Atlas for Young People  •  Jocelyn Murray CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  2007 •  HARD COVER  • 96 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) A fully illustrated overview of African culture and history by anthropologist Jocelyn Murray (who also wrote the adult version of this book). It covers broad historical and cultural themes and includes a two-page spread on each region throughout the continent. With lots of maps and color photos. Highly recommended as an introduction to all Africa. (AFR58, $35.00)
Elephant (Eyewitness Books)  •  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, $15.99)
Going Solo  •  Roald Dahl BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  1999 •  PAPER  • 224 PAGES • YOUNG ADULTS With its large print and album-like photographs, this autobiography is packaged for ages 12 and up, but both young and old will delight in Dahl's recollections of life as a Royal Air Force pilot in WWII, featuring his adventures in Tanzania (then called Tanganyika). (EAF78, $6.99)
The Serengeti Migration, Africa's Animals on the Move  •  Lisa Lindblad  •  Sven-Olof Lindblad NATURAL HISTORY •  1994 •  HARD COVER  • 40 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) A vivid description of the annual migration of wildebeest, zebra and other animals on the Serengeti plain of Tanzania and Kenya. The book features full-color photographs with just enough text to explain them, including a note on the Maasai people. Intended for children age 9 -12. (EAF57, $15.95)