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Giraffes The Ultimate Giraffe Book for Kids

100+ Amazing Giraffe Facts, Photos, Quiz & More

by Jenny Kellett, Bellanova Books ...

Series Book 27 - Animal Books for Kids
"Discover the exciting world of giraffes!"The Ultimate Giraffe Book for Kids is a fascinating and educational guide to the world of giraffes. Designed for kids aged 9 and up, this non-fiction book is packed with over 100 amazing facts about these gentle giants and beautiful photos that bring the giraffes to life. Whether your child is a nature lover or simply curious about the world around them, ... Read more

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"Discover the exciting world of giraffes!"The Ultimate Giraffe Book for Kids is a fascinating and educational guide to the world of giraffes. Designed for kids aged 9 and up, this non-fiction book is packed with over 100 amazing facts about these gentle giants and beautiful photos that bring the giraffes to life. Whether your child is a nature lover or simply curious about the world around them,
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Baby Leopards

by Amy Culliford ...

Series series Baby African Animals
Learn all about the characteristics of young leopards and their busy lives in Africa. Early readers will be introduced to baby leopards through simple text and vibrant images to aid comprehension. ... Read more

$15.79 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn all about the characteristics of young leopards and their busy lives in Africa. Early readers will be introduced to baby leopards through simple text and vibrant images to aid comprehension.
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14 Fun Facts About the Nile: A 15-Minute Book

15-Minute Books, #139

by Jeannie Meekins ...

Series Book 139 - 15-Minute Books
The Nile River has amazed people for thousands of years. It runs opposite from most river systems. It floods for miles, pushing back the desert and providing farming lands for civilizations to thrive. It fills a massive swamp and has canyons and waterfalls that are as spectacular as anywhere in the world. Most of its course is through the desert, yet it never runs dry.How much do you know about ... Read more

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The Nile River has amazed people for thousands of years. It runs opposite from most river systems. It floods for miles, pushing back the desert and providing farming lands for civilizations to thrive. It fills a massive swamp and has canyons and waterfalls that are as spectacular as anywhere in the world. Most of its course is through the desert, yet it never runs dry.How much do you know about
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

Young Readers Edition

by William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer ...

Illustrated by Anna Hymas ...

New York Times Bestseller • Now a Netflix film starring and directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor! A gripping memoir of survival and perseverance about the heroic young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village.When a terrible drought struck William Kamkwamba's tiny village in Malawi, his family lost all of the season's crops, leaving them with nothing to eat and nothing to sell. William ... Read more

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New York Times Bestseller • Now a Netflix film starring and directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor! A gripping memoir of survival and perseverance about the heroic young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village.When a terrible drought struck William Kamkwamba's tiny village in Malawi, his family lost all of the season's crops, leaving them with nothing to eat and nothing to sell. William
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The Elephant Whisperer (Young Readers Adaptation)

My Life with the Herd in the African Wild

by Lawrence Anthony, Graham Spence, Thea Feldman ...

Series series Elephant Whisperer
When Lawrence Anthony was asked to accept a rogue herd of elephants in his reserve in South Africa, it was the last chance for these elephants. If Anthony didn’t take them, they would be shot. But he had no experience with elephants at all. What was he to do?Take them on, of course!What follows is an exciting and heartwarming series of adventures, in which Anthony learns about elephants and ... Read more

$21.99 CAD

When Lawrence Anthony was asked to accept a rogue herd of elephants in his reserve in South Africa, it was the last chance for these elephants. If Anthony didn’t take them, they would be shot. But he had no experience with elephants at all. What was he to do?Take them on, of course!What follows is an exciting and heartwarming series of adventures, in which Anthony learns about elephants and
... Read more
Who Was Nelson Mandela?

by Pam Pollack, Who HQ ...

Illustrated by Stephen Marchesi ...

Series series Who Was?
As a child he dreamt of changing South Africa; as a man he changed the world. Nelson Mandela spent his life battling apartheid and championing a peaceful revolution. He spent twenty-seven years in prison and emerged as the inspiring leader of the new South Africa. He became the country’s first black president and went on to live his dream of change. This is an important and exciting addition to ... Read more

$4.99 CAD

As a child he dreamt of changing South Africa; as a man he changed the world. Nelson Mandela spent his life battling apartheid and championing a peaceful revolution. He spent twenty-seven years in prison and emerged as the inspiring leader of the new South Africa. He became the country’s first black president and went on to live his dream of change. This is an important and exciting addition to
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Tippi – My Book of Africa

by Tippi Degré ...

This book takes the reader on a delightful journey into Africa and into the world of a little girl called Tippi who tells her unforgettable story on her return from Africa to France at the age of ten. Tippi is no ordinary child. She believes that she has the gift of talking to animals and that they are like brothers to her. Her world is filled with characters like Leon the Chameleon, Abu the ... Read more

$16.29 CAD

This book takes the reader on a delightful journey into Africa and into the world of a little girl called Tippi who tells her unforgettable story on her return from Africa to France at the age of ten. Tippi is no ordinary child. She believes that she has the gift of talking to animals and that they are like brothers to her. Her world is filled with characters like Leon the Chameleon, Abu the
... Read more
Mummies and Pyramids

A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #3: Mummies in the Morning

by Mary Pope Osborne ...

Illustrated by Will Osborne, Sal Murdocca ...

Series Book 3 - Magic Tree House Fact Tracker
The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better. Track the facts with Jack and Annie!!When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #3: Mummies in the Morning, they had lots of questions. Why did people make mummies? What was the ... Read more

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The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better. Track the facts with Jack and Annie!!When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #3: Mummies in the Morning, they had lots of questions. Why did people make mummies? What was the
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Long Walk to Freedom

Illustrated Children's edition

by Chris Van Wyk, Nelson Mandela ...

Illustrated by Paddy Bouma ...

Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela is the amazing story of a true hero of our times; his famous biography has been specially adapted for children in a beautiful illustrated picture book format. Discover how a little boy whose father called him "troublemaker" grew up to fight apartheid, become South Africa's first black president and campaign for freedom and justice throughout the world.Adapted ... Read more

$10.69 CAD

Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela is the amazing story of a true hero of our times; his famous biography has been specially adapted for children in a beautiful illustrated picture book format. Discover how a little boy whose father called him "troublemaker" grew up to fight apartheid, become South Africa's first black president and campaign for freedom and justice throughout the world.Adapted
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The Betrayal of Africa

A Groundwork Guide

by Gerald Caplan, Jane Springer ...

Series Book 6 - Groundwork Guides
"[The Groundwork Guides] are excellent books, mandatory for school libraries and the increasing body of young people prepared to take ownership of the situations and problems previous generations have left them." -- Globe and MailThink Africa, and many people think of brutal war, endless famine, pervasive corruption, unworthy rulers, universal poverty, an AIDS epidemic out of control. As this book ... Read more

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"[The Groundwork Guides] are excellent books, mandatory for school libraries and the increasing body of young people prepared to take ownership of the situations and problems previous generations have left them." -- Globe and MailThink Africa, and many people think of brutal war, endless famine, pervasive corruption, unworthy rulers, universal poverty, an AIDS epidemic out of control. As this book
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Child Soldier

When Boys and Girls Are Used in War

by Michel Chikwanine, Jessica Dee Humphreys ...

Illustrated by Claudia Dávila ...

Series series CitizenKid
Michel is like many other five-year-olds: he has a loving family and spends his days going to school and playing soccer. But in 1993, the Democratic Republic of Congo, where Michel and his family live, is a country in tumult. One afternoon Michel and his friends are kidnapped by rebel militants and forced to become child soldiers. Child Soldier is the sometimes heartbreaking but ultimately ... Read more

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Michel is like many other five-year-olds: he has a loving family and spends his days going to school and playing soccer. But in 1993, the Democratic Republic of Congo, where Michel and his family live, is a country in tumult. One afternoon Michel and his friends are kidnapped by rebel militants and forced to become child soldiers. Child Soldier is the sometimes heartbreaking but ultimately
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

Picture Book Edition

by William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer ...

Illustrated by Elizabeth Zunon ...

The picture book retelling of the New York Times bestseller • Now a Netflix film starring and directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor! A lyrical and gloriously illustrated true story of one boy’s determination to help his community that shows how—even in the worst of times—a great idea and hard work can rock the world.When a terrible drought struck William Kamkwamba's tiny village in Malawi, his family lost ... Read more

Was $15.99 CAD Now $8.99 CAD

The picture book retelling of the New York Times bestseller • Now a Netflix film starring and directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor! A lyrical and gloriously illustrated true story of one boy’s determination to help his community that shows how—even in the worst of times—a great idea and hard work can rock the world.When a terrible drought struck William Kamkwamba's tiny village in Malawi, his family lost
... Read more
Les orangées de Dakar

Illustrated by Maxim Cyr ...

by Karine Gottot ...

Découvre ce qu’est l’« or du Sénégal ». Cuisine le yassa et mange-le à la façon sénégalaise. Apprends des choses fascinantes sur le baobab. Crée des tableaux de sable et confectionne ton propre grigri. Exerce-toi à porter des choses sur ta tête comme le font les femmes africaines. Fais tout ça et bien d’autres choses encore en compagnie des dragouilles orangées de Dakar. ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

Découvre ce qu’est l’« or du Sénégal ». Cuisine le yassa et mange-le à la façon sénégalaise. Apprends des choses fascinantes sur le baobab. Crée des tableaux de sable et confectionne ton propre grigri. Exerce-toi à porter des choses sur ta tête comme le font les femmes africaines. Fais tout ça et bien d’autres choses encore en compagnie des dragouilles orangées de Dakar.
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Nelson Mandela: "No Easy Walk to Freedom"

by Barry Denenberg ...

From his humble beginnings in rural South Africa to his tragic death at age 95 in 2013, Nelson Mandela's life is a tale of inspiration and courage. The most up-to-date biography of Nelson Mandela.This powerful biography provides an in-depth look at Nelson Mandela who grew up in a rural village in South Africa under racist apartheid rule--a regime heultimately helped overthrow.Denenberg explores ... Read more

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From his humble beginnings in rural South Africa to his tragic death at age 95 in 2013, Nelson Mandela's life is a tale of inspiration and courage. The most up-to-date biography of Nelson Mandela.This powerful biography provides an in-depth look at Nelson Mandela who grew up in a rural village in South Africa under racist apartheid rule--a regime heultimately helped overthrow.Denenberg explores
... Read more
Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah

by Laurie Ann Thompson ...

Illustrated by Sean Qualls ...

Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah's inspiring true story—which was turned into a film, Emmanuel's Gift, narrated by Oprah Winfrey—is nothing short of remarkable.Born in Ghana, West Africa, with one deformed leg, he was dismissed by most people—but not by his mother, who taught him to reach for his dreams. As a boy, Emmanuel hopped to school more than two miles each way, learned to play soccer, left home at ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah's inspiring true story—which was turned into a film, Emmanuel's Gift, narrated by Oprah Winfrey—is nothing short of remarkable.Born in Ghana, West Africa, with one deformed leg, he was dismissed by most people—but not by his mother, who taught him to reach for his dreams. As a boy, Emmanuel hopped to school more than two miles each way, learned to play soccer, left home at
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Bulu: African Wonder Dog

by Dick Houston ...

Fans of narrative non-fiction, true dog stories, and African wildlife will want to check out Bulu!Born on a crocodile farm in Zambia's untamed South Luangwa Valley, the puppy seemed different from his littermates. Too quiet. Unresponsive. Terriers are usually full of energy and bouncing off walls. But not this one. Nobody wanted him. Enter Anna and Steve Tolan—former police officers who had left ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

Fans of narrative non-fiction, true dog stories, and African wildlife will want to check out Bulu!Born on a crocodile farm in Zambia's untamed South Luangwa Valley, the puppy seemed different from his littermates. Too quiet. Unresponsive. Terriers are usually full of energy and bouncing off walls. But not this one. Nobody wanted him. Enter Anna and Steve Tolan—former police officers who had left
... Read more
The Elephant Keeper

Caring for Orphaned Elephants in Zambia

by Margriet Ruurs ...

Illustrated by Pedro Covo ...

Series series CitizenKid
A moving story of an unlikely friendship between a boy and the orphaned elephant he saved.In teenaged Aaron’s village in Zambia, elephants are considered dangerous animals to be avoided at all costs. But when Aaron discovers a baby elephant nearly drowning in the swimming pool at the guest lodge where he works, he acts quickly and manages to rescue the animal just in time. When Aaron visits the ... Read more

$9.89 CAD

A moving story of an unlikely friendship between a boy and the orphaned elephant he saved.In teenaged Aaron’s village in Zambia, elephants are considered dangerous animals to be avoided at all costs. But when Aaron discovers a baby elephant nearly drowning in the swimming pool at the guest lodge where he works, he acts quickly and manages to rescue the animal just in time. When Aaron visits the
... Read more
Mama Miti

Wangari Maathai and the Trees of Kenya (with audio recording)

by Donna Jo Napoli ...

Illustrated by Kadir Nelson ...

An NAACP Image Award Nominee“In a word, stunning.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)The inspiring true story of environmental activist Mama Miti comes to vivid life in this nonfiction picture book featuring illustrations by Kadir Nelson, winner of the Coretta Scott King - Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement!Through artful prose and beautiful illustrations, Donna Jo Napoli and Kadir ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

An NAACP Image Award Nominee“In a word, stunning.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)The inspiring true story of environmental activist Mama Miti comes to vivid life in this nonfiction picture book featuring illustrations by Kadir Nelson, winner of the Coretta Scott King - Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement!Through artful prose and beautiful illustrations, Donna Jo Napoli and Kadir
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Ryan and Jimmy

And the Well in Africa That Brought Them Together

by Herb Shoveller ...

Series series CitizenKid
The true story of a six year old who built a well halfway around the world and his life-changing friendship with a Ugandan boy. ... Read more

$9.89 CAD

The true story of a six year old who built a well halfway around the world and his life-changing friendship with a Ugandan boy.
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Les orangées de Tunis

Illustrated by Maxim Cyr ...

by Karine Gottot ...

Pénètre dans la médina de Tunis et plonge dans l’univers unique des souks. Découvre ce que sont les chéchias et épate tes amis en écrivant en arabe. Apprends comment contrer le mauvais œil. Capture un arc-en-ciel. Cuisine un couscous sucré et fabrique un dromadaire à partir d’une boîte d’œufs. ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

Pénètre dans la médina de Tunis et plonge dans l’univers unique des souks. Découvre ce que sont les chéchias et épate tes amis en écrivant en arabe. Apprends comment contrer le mauvais œil. Capture un arc-en-ciel. Cuisine un couscous sucré et fabrique un dromadaire à partir d’une boîte d’œufs.
... Read more
African Icons

Ten People Who Shaped History

by Tracey Baptiste ...

Illustrated by Hillary D. Wilson ...

Author Tracey Baptiste takes readers on a journey across Africa to meet some of the great leaders and thinkers whose vision built a continent and shaped the world.Black history begins thousands of years ago with the many cultures and people of the African continent. Through portraits of ten heroic figures — from Menes, the first ruler to be called Pharaoh, to Queen Idia, a sixteenth-century power ... Read more

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Author Tracey Baptiste takes readers on a journey across Africa to meet some of the great leaders and thinkers whose vision built a continent and shaped the world.Black history begins thousands of years ago with the many cultures and people of the African continent. Through portraits of ten heroic figures — from Menes, the first ruler to be called Pharaoh, to Queen Idia, a sixteenth-century power
... Read more
Wangari's Trees of Peace

A True Story from Africa

by Jeanette Winter ...

Illustrated by Jeanette Winter ...

As a young girl growing up in Kenya, Wangari was surrounded by trees. But years later when she returns home, she is shocked to see whole forests being cut down, and she knows that soon all the trees will be destroyed. So Wangari decides to do something—and starts by planting nine seedlings in her own backyard. And as they grow, so do her plans. . . .This true story of Wangari Maathai, ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

As a young girl growing up in Kenya, Wangari was surrounded by trees. But years later when she returns home, she is shocked to see whole forests being cut down, and she knows that soon all the trees will be destroyed. So Wangari decides to do something—and starts by planting nine seedlings in her own backyard. And as they grow, so do her plans. . . .This true story of Wangari Maathai,
... Read more
DKfindout! Ancient Egypt

by DK ...

Series series DK findout!
This fun, fact-filled book for kids ages 6-9 is the ultimate guide to Ancient Egypt, from pharaohs to mummies. Entertaining and educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, quirky trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating tidbits, it's the perfect book for any kid who can't get enough of this remarkable civilization.How big was the Egyptian Empire? Why was the Nile so ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

This fun, fact-filled book for kids ages 6-9 is the ultimate guide to Ancient Egypt, from pharaohs to mummies. Entertaining and educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, quirky trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating tidbits, it's the perfect book for any kid who can't get enough of this remarkable civilization.How big was the Egyptian Empire? Why was the Nile so
... Read more
Walking for Water

How One Boy Stood Up for Gender Equality

by Susan Hughes ...

Illustrated by Nicole Miles ...

Series series CitizenKid
A young boy finds a way to help his sister go to school.Victor and his twin sister, Linesi, are close. Only, now that they are eight years old, she is no longer able to go to school with him. Linesi, like the other older girls in their community, must walk to the river to get water five times a day to help their mother farm. But Victor is learning about equality in school. He’s beginning to ... Read more

$9.89 CAD

A young boy finds a way to help his sister go to school.Victor and his twin sister, Linesi, are close. Only, now that they are eight years old, she is no longer able to go to school with him. Linesi, like the other older girls in their community, must walk to the river to get water five times a day to help their mother farm. But Victor is learning about equality in school. He’s beginning to
... Read more

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