On a trip to the Moroccan market town of Rissani, Ali becomes separated from his father during a sandstorm.
Ali, Child of the Desert
Africa
Materials from Africa
Sahara: Vanishing Cultures
This book describes the way of life of the Tuaregs, a nomadic culture that presently exists in the Sahara, the world’s largest desert.
Voyage to the Pharos
A young boy in ancient times embarks on an adventurous sea voyage to Alexandria, Egypt, home of the famous Pharos Lighthouse.
The Magic Tree: A Folktale From Nigeria
Although Mbi, an orphan boy, is constantly asked to “do this” and “do that” by his many unkind relatives until a special tree grows, just for him.
Gorillas
This introduction explores the fascinating lives of these primates, including what they eat, how they raise their young, and how they adapt to their environment.
Sequins, Secrets, and Silver Linings
When they meet a Ugandan refugee girl who’s an amazing designer, three trendy London teens combine their talents to create some kind of wonderful. Nonie’s a freak for fashion. Bleeding-heart Edie wants to green the planet. And starter-starlet Jenny has just landed a small part in a big Hollywood blockbuster. But when these trendy London besties meet a Ugandan refugee girl named Crow, sketching a dress at the Victoria & Albert Museum, their worldview gets a makeover. As they learn about the serious situation in Crow’s homeland, they decide to pool their talents to call attention to the crisis. One of Crow’s designs on the red carpet at the Oscars and they come up with a chic way to raise awareness.
Santa Claus in Baghdad: Stories about Teens in the Arab World
A collection of eight stories, most previously published in other anthologies, about what it is like to grow up in the Middle East today.
Jamari’s Drum
Little Jamari loves the sound of the great village drum and often sits at drummer Baba’s feet. “Why do you play every day?” he asks. “The drum is the keeper of peace in the village,” Baba replies. Time passes and many of the village elders pass on. One day Jamari agrees to take over the beating of the drum, to keep the peace. But little by little, he forgets his promise until disaster looms. What will Jamari do to bring back peace? Featuring acclaimed artist Baba Diakité’s gorgeous illustrations, Jamari’s Drum offers a simple, compelling lesson about duty and the greater good.
Mama Panya’s Pancakes: A Village Tale from Kenya
Mama Panya has just enough money to buy ingredients for a few pancakes, so when her son Adika invites all their friends to join them, she is sure there will not be enough to go around. With facts about Kenya and Kiswahilin (Swahili).
The Pot of Wisdom: Ananse Stories
A richly textured collection of African folk tales centers around the invincible trickster-spider known as Ananse, whose cleverness helps him to outwit many enemies. Reprint.