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African Plains Coloring Book

African Plains Coloring Book


by Dianne Gaspas-Ettl

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 48 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

These 41 charming illustrations introduce diverse East African wildlife and habitats, from gamboling rock hyraxes to herds of hippo and zebras, roosting guineafowl and the aardvark. (EAF164, $3.99)

Big Cats

Big Cats


by 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. Intended for children ages 4-8. (BST46, $6.99)

Jambo Means Hello, Swahili Alphabet Book

Jambo Means Hello, Swahili Alphabet Book


by Muriel Feelings | Tom Feelings

  • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 56 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

Young travelers and their parents will delight in this memorably illustrated introduction to the people and culture of East Africa, which presents a word, with its English translation, for each of the 24 letters in the Swahili alphabet. (EAF100, $6.99)

Moja Means One, Swahili Counting Book

Moja Means One, Swahili Counting Book


by 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, this Caldecott Honor book is packed with the sights and sounds of East Africa. (EAF99, $6.99)

Planting the Trees of Kenya, The Story of Wangari Maathai

Planting the Trees of Kenya, The Story of Wangari Maathai


by Claire A. Nivola

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2008
  • HARD COVER
  • 32 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

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, $16.99)

Serengeti Journey, On Safari in Africa

Serengeti Journey, On Safari in Africa


by Gare Thompson

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2006
  • HARD COVER
  • 48 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

A fun and informative overview of the Serengeti and its wildlife for readers ages 4 to 8. (EAF150, $17.90)

Subira Subira

Subira Subira


by Tololwa M. Mollel | Linda Saport

  • LITERATURE
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 32 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

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)

Wangari's Trees of Peace, A True Story from Africa

Wangari's Trees of Peace, A True Story from Africa


by Jeanette Winter

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2008
  • HARD COVER
  • 32 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

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)

We All Went On Safari, A Counting Journey Through Tanzania

We All Went On Safari, A Counting Journey Through Tanzania


by Laurie Krebs

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 32 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

This lively, award-winning counting book also teaches youngsters about the Maasai and wildlife of Tanzania through simple text and colorful illustrations. (EAF183, $7.99)

Africa, Cultural Atlas for Young People

Africa, Cultural Atlas for Young People


by Jocelyn Murray

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2007
  • HARD COVER
  • 96 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

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)

African Wildlife Trivia

African Wildlife Trivia


by Dawid van Lill

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 128 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Full of facts and fun, this primer on the insects, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and birds of Africa contains eye-catching illustrations and information on African geography--a great introduction for kids and their parents. (AFR227, $11.95)

Eyewitness Elephant

Eyewitness Elephant


by Ian Redmond | Dave King

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2000
  • HARD COVER
  • 63 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

With plenty of background on the natural history of the elephant, including description of its behavior and social habits. (BST44, $16.99)

The Place of Lions

The Place of Lions


by Eric Campbell

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 208 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Stranded on the Serengeti after a plane crash, 14-year old Chris goes for help -- and befriends an aging lion along the way -- in this young adult thriller. With a glossary of Kiswahaili words and a strong sense of both the culture and landscapes of East Africa. (EAF168, $13.95)

Welcome To Tanzania

Welcome To Tanzania


by Chin Oi Ling

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2005
  • HARD COVER
  • 48 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
  • OUT OF PRINT

From an exciting series of travel books for children, this guide to Tanzania captures the spirit of the country through beautiful photographs and easy-to-read text. (EAF169, $26.60)

Going Solo

Going Solo


by Roald Dahl

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 224 PAGES
  • YOUNG ADULTS

With its large print and album-like photographs, 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)

Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales

Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales


by Nelson Mandela

  • LITERATURE
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 144 PAGES
  • FAMILY

A team of folklorists, poets and authors present these wide-ranging, beautifully illustrated tales from all over the continent, including many traditional stories from Nelson Mandela's youth. (AFR135, $16.95)

 

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