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Africa (Eyewitness Books)
• Yvonne Ayo
• Geoff Dann
• Ray Moller
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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A thoroughly illustrated overview of traditional ways of life throughout Africa in the highly visual Eyewitness series. Each two-page spread is devoted to a specific aspect of African life.
(AFR59, $15.99)
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Africa, Cultural Atlas for Young People
• Jocelyn Murray
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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An illustrated overview of African cultures and history by anthropologist Jocelyn Murray, with an introduction to the physical setting and a two-page spread on each of the nations.
(AFR58, $35.00)
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Elephant (Eyewitness Books)
• Ian Redmond
• Dave King
• NATURAL HISTORY
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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A vivid introduction to the elephant, in the colorful Eyewitness visual style. With plenty of background on the natural history of the elephant, including description of its behavior and social habits. Geared for children ages 9-12.
(BST44, $15.99)
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The Eye, the Ear and the Arm
• Nancy Farmer
• LITERATURE
• YOUNG ADULTS
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A science fiction/ fantasy novel set in a Zimbabwe of the future.
(ZIM10, $6.99)
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Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters, An African Tale
• John Steptoe
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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A traditional Zimbabwan folktale as adapted and illustrated for younger readers, ages 4-8.
(SAF114, $16.99)
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Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales
• Nelson Mandela
• LITERATURE
• FAMILY
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An oversized, illustrated hardcover edition of wide-ranging tales from all over the continent, the majority traditional folktales from Southern Africa. A team of expert folklorists, poets and authors transcribe the tales, each selected by Mandela.
(AFR135, $16.95)
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Out of Bounds: Seven Stories of Conflict and Hope
• Beverley Naidoo
• LITERATURE
• YOUNG ADULTS
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A collection of stories about children growing up in apartheid South Africa, all set during the last 50 years.
(SAF173, $16.99)
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Somehow Tenderness Survives: Stories of Southern Africa
• Hazel Rochman
• ANTHOLOGY
• YOUNG ADULTS
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A collection of ten short stories about growing up under apartheid from a diverse group of writers including Nadine Gordimer, Mark Mathaban, Doris Lessing, as well as lesser known South African writers. A good choice for high-schoolers.
(SAF174, $6.99)
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What Makes the Grand Canyon Grand? The World's Most Awe-Inspiring Natural Wonders
• Spencer Christian
• Antonia Felix
• NATURAL HISTORY
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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An entertaining grand tour of seven natural wonders of the world, for young scientists ages 9-12. With maps, illustrations and hands-on activities. Parents, get ready to be peppered with fascinating facts.
(SWU05, $12.95)
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The Year the Gypsies Came
• Linzi Glass
• LITERATURE
• YOUNG ADULTS
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Set in 1960s Johannesburg, this young adult novel tells the story of a white girl whose priveleged life is shaken by the arrival of a wandering family into her home and the arrest of a good friend at the hands of the apartheid regime.
(SAF172, $16.95)
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