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52 Days by Camel, My Sahara Adventure
• Debora Pearson
• Lawrie Raskin
• TRAVEL NARRATIVE
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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A Saharan travelogue, illustrated with color photos, for children ages 8 to 12.
(NAF11, $14.95)
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Empires of Medieval West Africa: Ghana, Mali, and Songhay
• David C. Conrad
• HISTORY
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An authoritative survey of the history, traditions and cultures of the Mali, Songhay, and Ghana empires and the western horn of Africa.
(WAF82, $35.00)
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Eyewitness Africa
• Yvonne Ayo
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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A thoroughly illustrated overview of traditional ways of life throughout Africa, geared for ages 9-12.
(AFR59, $15.99)
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Kings and Queens of West Africa
• Sylvianne Anna Diouf
• HISTORY
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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The lives of influential and remarkable rulers of West African kingdoms, retold for 9-12 year-olds.
(AFR119, $8.95)
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Mansa Musa
• Khephra Burns
• Leo Dillon
• Diane Dillon
• BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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A stand-out juvenile biography of a 14th-century West African king.
(WAF60, $18.00)
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Nzingha, Warrior Queen of Matamba
• Patricia McKissack
• LITERATURE
• YOUNG ADULTS
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A young-adult novel set in 16th-century West Africa and told from a princess's perspective.
(WAF64, $10.95)
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Uncommon Traveler, Mary Kingsley in Africa
• Don Brown
• BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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A biography of the intrepid Victorian traveler for younger readers.
(WAF57, $16.00)
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The Village That Vanished
• Ann Grifalconi
• LITERATURE
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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Young Abikanile and her mother lead their village in a daring and ingenious escape from a band of slave traders. The message of faith and cooperation will inspire young readers.
(WAF111, $6.99)
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