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Here Is the African Savanna

de Madeleine Dunphy ...

Ilustraciones de Tom Leonard ...

Series Libro 2 - Web of Life
Exotic environments like the African savanna have long held a fascination for young readers. This colorful picture book beautifully evokes that realm with images of giraffes, lions, hippos, elephants, and many more animals of the plains. Through cumulative, singsong verse, young readers learn how all living things in this important ecological community rely on one another for their existence. The ... Leer más

$5.39 USD

Exotic environments like the African savanna have long held a fascination for young readers. This colorful picture book beautifully evokes that realm with images of giraffes, lions, hippos, elephants, and many more animals of the plains. Through cumulative, singsong verse, young readers learn how all living things in this important ecological community rely on one another for their existence. The
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African Myths and Legends

de Catherine Chambers ...

Series series All About Myths
The world's myths are filled with characters, creatures, and stories that have fascinated people for thousands of years. This series mixes dramatic retellings and non-fiction information to give a full picture of a culture's myths. This book explores the gods, goddesses, heroes, villains, tricksters, and quests that make African myths and legends so compelling. ... Leer más

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The world's myths are filled with characters, creatures, and stories that have fascinated people for thousands of years. This series mixes dramatic retellings and non-fiction information to give a full picture of a culture's myths. This book explores the gods, goddesses, heroes, villains, tricksters, and quests that make African myths and legends so compelling.
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

Young Readers Edition

de William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer ...

Ilustraciones de 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 ... Leer más

$5.99 USD

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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Tippi – My Book of Africa

de 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 ... Leer más

$11.59 USD

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
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

Picture Book Edition

de William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer ...

Ilustraciones de 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 ... Leer más

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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
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Mummies and Pyramids

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

de Mary Pope Osborne ...

Ilustraciones de Will Osborne, Sal Murdocca ...

Series Libro 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 ... Leer más

$3.99 USD

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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Me . . . Jane (Caldecott Honor Award Winner)

de Patrick McDonnell ...

The inspiring story of young Jane Goodall, the legendary conservationist and primatologist, known for her revolutionary work with chimpanzees.A Caldecott Honor BookIn his characteristic heartwarming style, Patrick McDonnell tells the story of the young Jane Goodall and her special childhood toy chimpanzee named Jubilee. As the young Jane observes the natural world around her with wonder, she ... Leer más

$10.99 USD

The inspiring story of young Jane Goodall, the legendary conservationist and primatologist, known for her revolutionary work with chimpanzees.A Caldecott Honor BookIn his characteristic heartwarming style, Patrick McDonnell tells the story of the young Jane Goodall and her special childhood toy chimpanzee named Jubilee. As the young Jane observes the natural world around her with wonder, she
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Bulu: African Wonder Dog

de 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 ... Leer más

$6.99 USD

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
... Leer más
Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah

de Laurie Ann Thompson ...

Ilustraciones de 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 ... Leer más

$6.99 USD

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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Who Was Nelson Mandela?

de Pam Pollack, Who HQ ...

Ilustraciones de 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 ... Leer más

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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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Nelson Mandela: "No Easy Walk to Freedom"

de 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 ... Leer más

$3.99 USD

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
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The Elephant Whisperer (Young Readers Adaptation)

My Life with the Herd in the African Wild

de 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 ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

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
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Child Soldier

When Boys and Girls Are Used in War

de Michel Chikwanine, Jessica Dee Humphreys ...

Ilustraciones de 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 ... Leer más

$9.89 USD

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 Betrayal of Africa

A Groundwork Guide

de Gerald Caplan, Jane Springer ...

Series Libro 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 ... Leer más

$8.69 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

"[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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One Hen

How One Small Loan Made a Big Difference

de Katie Smith Milway ...

Ilustraciones de Eugenie Fernandes ...

Series series CitizenKid
Inspired by true events, One Hen tells the story of Kojo, a boy from Ghana who turns a small loan into a thriving farm and a livelihood for many. ... Leer más

$9.89 USD

Inspired by true events, One Hen tells the story of Kojo, a boy from Ghana who turns a small loan into a thriving farm and a livelihood for many.
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Gogo Ndlovu

The Grandmother Elephant

de V.R.K. Ehrenreich ...

Series Libro 1 - Gogo Ndlovu
Join the Ndlovu elephant herd in their migration across rural Zululand. As they march toward their ancestral grazing lands on the eastern coast of South Africa, they encounter many adventures and form friendships that will last a lifetime. ... Leer más

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Join the Ndlovu elephant herd in their migration across rural Zululand. As they march toward their ancestral grazing lands on the eastern coast of South Africa, they encounter many adventures and form friendships that will last a lifetime.
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Mama Miti

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

de Donna Jo Napoli ...

Ilustraciones de 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 ... Leer más

$10.99 USD

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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The Magnificent Migration

On Safari with Africa's Last Great Herds

de Sy Montgomery ...

Ilustraciones de Roger Wood, Logan Wood ...

Sibert medalist and National Book Award finalist Sy Montgomery takes readers on a staggering, emotional journey alongside the greatest land migration on the planet earth—that of the wildebeest across the Serengeti—to explore the mystery and wonder of migration in a sweeping story sure to leave its mark. With full color photography.Here is a riveting you-are-there account of one of nature’s most ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

Sibert medalist and National Book Award finalist Sy Montgomery takes readers on a staggering, emotional journey alongside the greatest land migration on the planet earth—that of the wildebeest across the Serengeti—to explore the mystery and wonder of migration in a sweeping story sure to leave its mark. With full color photography.Here is a riveting you-are-there account of one of nature’s most
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DK Readers L3: African Adventure

de Deborah Lock, DK ...

Series Libro 3 - DK Readers
Young readers can take part in the trip of a lifetime with African Adventure! Follow along in Katie's diary as she experiences the thrill of joining rangers and seeing wild animals up close.These stories are designed for children who can read on their own and contain more complex sentence structure and more detail. Information boxes highlight historical references, trivia, pronunciation, and other ... Leer más

$2.99 USD

Young readers can take part in the trip of a lifetime with African Adventure! Follow along in Katie's diary as she experiences the thrill of joining rangers and seeing wild animals up close.These stories are designed for children who can read on their own and contain more complex sentence structure and more detail. Information boxes highlight historical references, trivia, pronunciation, and other
... Leer más
Islam in Africa

de Hal Marcovitz ...

Series series Africa: Progress and Problems
Islam is considered the worlds fastest-growing religion, and today more than 420 million Africans follow the Islamic faith. Since Islam was introduced to the continent during the seventh century a.d., it has had a profound political and cultural influence on Africa. This book traces the historical spread of Islam throughout Africa. It also examines current issues and controversies surrounding the ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

Islam is considered the worlds fastest-growing religion, and today more than 420 million Africans follow the Islamic faith. Since Islam was introduced to the continent during the seventh century a.d., it has had a profound political and cultural influence on Africa. This book traces the historical spread of Islam throughout Africa. It also examines current issues and controversies surrounding the
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Mandela and Truth and Reconciliation

Days of Decision

de Cath Senker ...

Series series Days of Decision
How did Nelson Mandela help to heal a divided nation by supporting South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission? What choices did he have, what support and advice did he receive, and how did his decisions affect history and his legacy? This book looks at a momentous event from recent times showing how one of the world's most charismatic leaders chose to follow a courageous and groundbreaking ... Leer más

$25.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

How did Nelson Mandela help to heal a divided nation by supporting South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission? What choices did he have, what support and advice did he receive, and how did his decisions affect history and his legacy? This book looks at a momentous event from recent times showing how one of the world's most charismatic leaders chose to follow a courageous and groundbreaking
... Leer más
Giraffes The Ultimate Giraffe Book for Kids

100+ Amazing Giraffe Facts, Photos, Quiz & More

de Jenny Kellett, Bellanova Books ...

Series Libro 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, ... Leer más

$3.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

"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,
... Leer más
Would You Rather? Ancient Egyptians

de Clive Gifford ...

Ilustraciones de Tim Wesson ...

Series Libro 1 - Would You Rather?
Would you rather be a pharaoh or a pharaoh’s servant? Cleopatra or Queen Hatshepsut? Only you can decide!Adventure into the astonishing world of ancient Egypt with this new Would You Rather book!Packed with fun situations, this book is the perfect way to learn about the fascinating world of ancient Egypt. With over 20 ‘would you rather’ questions, prepare to decide if you would rather mummify dead ... Leer más

$5.99 USD

Would you rather be a pharaoh or a pharaoh’s servant? Cleopatra or Queen Hatshepsut? Only you can decide!Adventure into the astonishing world of ancient Egypt with this new Would You Rather book!Packed with fun situations, this book is the perfect way to learn about the fascinating world of ancient Egypt. With over 20 ‘would you rather’ questions, prepare to decide if you would rather mummify dead
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Ryan and Jimmy

And the Well in Africa That Brought Them Together

de 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. ... Leer más

$9.89 USD

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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