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ZANZIBAR
For Kids
Akimbo and the Snakes
• Alexander McCall Smith
• LeUyen Pham
LITERATURE •
2006 •
HARD COVER
• 80 PAGES
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
A chapter book for young readers by the astoundingly prolific author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. The series, originally published in Britain in the 1990s, tracks the ongoing adventures of 10-year-old Akimbo, whose father is a game warden. In this tale, Akimbo visits his uncle's snake farm and gets up close and personal with the deadly green mamba. With black-and-white illustrations. Geared for 8-9 year olds.
(AFR172, $9.95) |
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Big Cats
• Seymour Simon
NATURAL HISTORY •
1994 •
PAPER
• 40 PAGES
• 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. A brief text accompanies the photos, which concentrate on how the animals behave in the wild. 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 •
1995 •
PAPER
• 56 PAGES
• 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. With black-and-white illustrations by Tom and text by Muriel, the husband-and-wide team who have also produced an award-winning counting book in Swahili.
(EAF100, $6.99) |
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Moja Means One, Swahili Counting Book
• Muriel Feelings
• Tom Feelings
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •
1992 •
PAPER
• 56 PAGES
• 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. A reprint of the 1972 Caldecott Honor book.
(EAF99, $6.99) |
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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) |
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African Wildlife Trivia
• Dawid van Lill
NATURAL HISTORY •
2008 •
PAPER
• 128 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
Did you know that East Africa has more native mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians than any other part of the world? Full of facts and fun, this primer on African animals and insects contains eye-catching illustrations and info on African geography.
(AFR227, $12.95) |
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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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Listening For Lions
• Gloria Whelan
LITERATURE •
2007 •
PAPER
• 194 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
National Book Award-winning Whelan sketches the Kikuyu and the Maasai people and the life and landscape of East Africa after the Great War in this absorbing, old-fashioned tale of sudddenty orphaned 13-year old Rachel and her love of Africa. Geared for ages 9-11.
(EAF179, $5.99) |
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Going Solo
• Roald Dahl
BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •
2009 •
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) |
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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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