Africa  •  David Petersen CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1998 •  PAPER • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) 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)
Why Leopard Has Spots, Dan Stories from Liberia  •  Won-Ldy Paye CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1999 •  PAPER  • 50 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) Traditional black-and-white illustrations by Ashley Bryan accompany these authentic Dan myths, recast by accomplished storytellers, including The Talking Vegetables and Why Spider Has a Big Butt. A volume in the World Stories series, geared for 9-12. (WAF123, $12.95)