Age: Africa

Materials from Africa

Saying Good-bye: A Special Farewell to Mama Nkwelle

By auraenid | Published: December 1, 2008

This deeply personal story looks at the stately Nigerian funeral for the author’s grandmother, said to be “the greatest traditional dancer of her generation,” as told by Onyefulu’s young son. “When Mama Nkwelle died, everyone came to say good-bye. Uncle Asika said it was a special good-bye. It took more days than I can count [...]

Other Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), Nigeria, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction » Themes: , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Planting the Trees of Kenya: The Story of Wangari Maathai

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Wangari Maathai, winner of the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize and founder of the Green Belt Movement, grew up in the highlands of Kenya, where fig trees cloaked the hills, fish filled the streams, and the people tended their bountiful gardens. But over many years, as more and more land was cleared, Kenya was transformed. When [...]

Other Descriptors: Biography, Kenya, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

Pretty Salma: A Little Red Riding Hood Story from Africa

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

When Granny asks Pretty Salma to go to the market one day, she warns her not to talk to strangers. But cunning Mr. Dog tricks Salma, and before she knows it, he’s wearing her stripy ntama, her pretty white beads, and her yellow sandals. And he’s on his way to Granny’s house! African culture and [...]

Other Descriptors: Folklore, Ghana, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Papa, Do You Love Me?

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

This follow-up to the best-selling Mama, Do You Love Me? captures the universal love between a father and child. When a Maasai father in Africa answers his son’s questions, the boy learns that his father’s love for him is unconditional.

Other Descriptors: Fiction, Kenya, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Tanzania » Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

Botswana

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Botswana.

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

Ancient Egypt: A First Look at People of the Nile

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

The civilization of ancient Egypt disappeared two thousand years ago, yet we still marvel at the wonders it left behind. This engaging primer for young readers introduces the land, people, and culture of Egypt, including the pyramids, the Great Sphinx, and mummification. In his signature style of creating three-dimensional illustrations, Bruce Strachan brings to life [...]

Other Descriptors: Egypt, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , , , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

More Bones

By auraenid | Published: December 1, 2008

From China to Egypt, and Spain to Hawaii, people have gathered for generations to listen to spooky stories that make the back of their necks prickle.

Other Descriptors: China, Egypt, Hawaii, International, Mystery, Spain, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Themes: , , » Leave a comment

Hatshepsut, His Majesty, Herself

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

This is an informative picturebook biography of Egypt’s only successful female pharaoh. Hatshepsut gained Egypt’s throne when all her male siblings — including the half brother whom she married — died. Originally named regent to her nephew, Tuthmosis III, Hatshepsut gradually assumed more and more power, and eventually had herself crowned pharaoh. Since no word [...]

Other Descriptors: Biography, Egypt, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Picture Book » Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

Ghosts of the Nile

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Zachary and his aunt travel through time to ancient Egypt where they have many adventures.

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

Secrets of the Sphinx

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

The Great Sphinx is one of the largest sculptures in the world. Six stories high and a city block wide, it has stood guard over the pyramids of Egypt’s Giza Plateau for 4,500 years. Who built the Sphinx and why? And how did primitive sculptors manage to carve such a towering monument? In search of [...]

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