Age: Africa

Materials from Africa

Joy to the World!: Christmas Stories from around the Globe

By Book Importer | Published: September 7, 2011

All over the world, there is a wealth of fascinating traditions and legends surrounding the Christmas story. Here are five festive folk tales, retold by Saviour Pirotta, originating from places as far-flung as Mexico and the Middle East, Northern Europe and North Africa. Sheila Moxley’s vivid artwork adds to the seasonal spirit, making this a [...]

Other Descriptors: Folklore, Ghana, Intermediate (ages 9-14), International, Malta, Mexico, Picture Book, Russia, Syria » Themes: , » Leave a comment

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: Intermediate (ages 9-14), Namibia, Nonfiction » Themes: , , » Leave a comment

Cleopatra’s Moon

By Book Importer | Published: August 24, 2011

“The Luxe” meets the ancient world in the extraordinary story of Cleopatra’s daughter. Selene has grown up in a palace on the Nile with her parents, Cleopatra & Mark Antony–the most brilliant, powerful rulers on earth. But the jealous Roman Emperor Octavianus wants Egypt for himself. When war finally comes, Selene faces the loss of [...]

Other Descriptors: Egypt, Historical Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Themes: , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Shona

By Book Importer | Published: August 24, 2011

Fifty-six newly released titles that provide a fascinating portrait of the many peoples that inhabit Africa. These books have natural curriculum tie-ins with multiculturalism, geography, and social studies.

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

Chewa

By Book Importer | Published: August 24, 2011

This book presents the history, culture, art, and economics of the Chewa people of Malawi, Zambia, and Mozambique.

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

Handa’s Hen

By Book Importer | Published: August 24, 2011

Every morning, Handa, a young girl from the Luo tribe, feeds breakfast to Mondi, her grandma’s black hen. This morning, however, Mondi is nowhere to be seen. So Handa and her friend Akeyo set off on a hunt, coming upon two fluttery butterflies, three stripy mice, four little lizards, five beautiful sunbirds, and many more [...]

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

Chirchir Is Singing

By Book Importer | Published: August 24, 2011

Chirchir just wants to make herself useful like all her other family members. But she drops Mama’s water bucket, spills Kogo’s tea, and sends Baba’s potatoes tumbling down the hill. but each of their tasks proves too challenging for her.Isn’t there something that Chirchir does best?  

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

Africans Thought of It

By Book Importer | Published: August 24, 2011

The ingenuity of African peoples from ancient times to today. Did you know that aloe vera — now found in countless products, including sunscreens and soaps — was first used by Africans? They ground it into powder and used it to treat burns and other skin conditions, and hunters used it to disguise their scent [...]

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

Aesop’s Fables

By Book Importer | Published: August 24, 2011

A little mouse saves the life of a great lion; hungry Grasshopper, too lazy to store food, gets no mercy from the industrious ants; crafty Jackal tricks Klipspringer to escape death – but is himself tricked by the cock and the dog…. Here are 16 of Aesop’s wise, witty and timeless fables, portrayed for the [...]

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

The No 1 Car Spotter

By Book Importer | Published: August 15, 2011

Oluwalase Babatunde Benson is Number 1. He’s the Number 1 car spotter in his village. The Number 1 car spotter in the world! The start of an exciting new series about the irresistible Number 1, whose hobby is car spotting, but who is good at solving all sorts of problems for his village.

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