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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 Plains Coloring Book
• Dianne Gaspas-Ettl
• NATURAL HISTORY
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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With 41 well-researched, excellently rendered scenes, this absorbing book introduces children to African wildlife and habitats.
(EAF164, $3.95)
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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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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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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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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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A thoroughly illustrated overview of traditional ways of life throughout Africa, geared for ages 9-12.
(AFR59, $15.99)
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Going Solo
• Roald Dahl
• BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
• YOUNG ADULTS
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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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Jambo Means Hello, Swahili Alphabet Book
• Muriel Feelings
• Tom Feelings
• LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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A highly recommended introduction to the people and culture of East Africa -- and basic words in Swahili -- for younger readers, ages 4-8.
(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, it's a nice introduction to the culture of East Africa.
(EAF99, $6.99)
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Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales
• Nelson Mandela
• LITERATURE
• FAMILY
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An oversized, illustrated collection of wide-ranging tales from all over the continent, the majority traditional folktales from Southern Africa. A team of expert folklorists, poets and authors transcribe the tales, each selected by Mandela. A family classic.
(AFR135, $16.95)
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The Place of Lions
• Eric Campbell
• NATURAL HISTORY
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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In this engaging tale, 14-year-old Chris and his father are involved in a plane crash en route to Tanzani, leaving them stranded on the Serengeti Plain. Chris then embarks on a heroic 30-mile journey to find help and befriends an aging lion along the way.
(EAF168, $6.95)
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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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The Serengeti Migration, Africa's Animals on the Move
• Lisa Lindblad
• Sven-Olof Lindblad
• NATURAL HISTORY
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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A portfolio of dazzling photographs, with just enough text to explain them, the dramatic close-up portraits and stunning landscapes will captivate the whole family. Ages 8-12.
(EAF57, $15.95)
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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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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
• TRAVEL NARRATIVE
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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This lively counting book also teaches kids about the Maasai people and Tanzanian animals. With simple text and colorful illustrations, it's best for children aged 4-6.
(EAF183, $7.99)
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