Ondu-ahlem carefully trains his pigeons and prepares them for the day when he and other Ethiopian boys test the homing instinct and loyalty of their precious birds.
Only A Pigeon
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Kofi and His Magic
A young Ashanti boy describes some of the wonders of his life in and around the West African village of Bonwire.
Osa’s Pride
Osa’s grandmother tells her a tale about the sins of pride and helps Osa gain a better perspective on what things are important.
Anansi Does The Impossible: An Ashanti Tale
Anansi and his wife outsmart the Sky God and win back the beloved folktales of their people.
The Village Of Round And Square Houses
A grandmother explains to her listeners why in their village on the side of a volcano the men live in square houses and the women in round ones.
Seeker of Knowledge: The Man Who Deciphered Egyptian Hieroglyphs
A biography of the French scholar whose decipherment of the Egyptian hieroglyphic language made the study of ancient Egypt possible.
A South African Night
The inhabitants of South Africa divide their activities by day and night, as the animals in Kruger National Park go about their business while the people of Johannesburg sleep and then lie down in the shade as the people wake up.
Pua Pua Lena Lena and the Magic Kiha-Pu
A charming adventure story about a legendary, magical dog who once lived in Waipi’o Valley on the Island of Hawaii. Has a pictorial dictionary of Hawaiian terms at in the back.
Na ‘olelo Hawaii/Say It in Hawaiian
Gives Hawaiian and English versions of several words used in Hawaiian culture
The Illustrated Atlas of Hawaii
This perennial favorite is a terrific introduction to the Hawaiian islands. Colorful illustrations enhance informative text on Hawai’i’s history, culture, geographic features, flora and fauna, island traditions, and more.