Region: Namibia

The Elephant Scientist

By Book Importer | Published: August 24, 2011

In the sprawling African scrub desert of Etosha National Park, they call her “the mother of all elephants.” Holding binoculars closely to her eyes, American scientist Caitlin O’Connell could not believe what she was seeing from these African elephants: as the mighty matriarch scanned the horizon, the other elephants followed suit, stopped midstride, and stood [...]

Other Descriptors: Africa, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction » Themes: , , » Leave a comment

Song of Be

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

Be, a young Bushman woman searching in the desert for the peace she remembers from her childhood, realizes that she and her people must reconcile new personal and political realities with ancient traditions.

Other Descriptors: Africa, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Realistic Fiction » Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

How to Catch a Fish

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Thirteen linked verses and handsome, mood-drenched paintings show how we catch fish–from New England to the Arctic, to Japan and Namibia and beyond.  This lovely picture book–about fishing, geography, people and customs, and the bond between parent and child fishing together–will appeal to everyone who’s cast a line in the water.

Other Descriptors: Canada, Hawaii, International, Ireland, Japan, New Calendonia (France), Poetry, Primary (ages 6-9), Trinidad and Tobago, United States of America » Themes: , , » Leave a comment