Africa

Powerful pharaohs, deadly curses, beautiful queens, legendary cities, tombs filled with gold ... you'll know it all by the time you finish this smart and wacky book! Did you know that ancient Egyptians formed the world's first police force? The 365-day...

From Kwame Mbalia and Prince Joel David Makonnen comes an Afrofuturist adventure about a mythical Ethiopian empire. Sci-fi and fantasy combine in this epic journey to the stars.Yared Heywat lives an isolated life in Addis Prime -- a hardscrabble city...

From Kwame Mbalia and Prince Joel David Makonnen comes an Afrofuturist adventure about a mythical Ethiopian empire. Sci-fi and fantasy combine in this epic journey to the stars. Yared Heywat lives an isolated life in Addis Prime -- a hardscrabble city...

Discover the complex and changing region of North Africa! This social studies book explores the diverse landscapes and proud history of North Africa. From ancient pyramids to modern factories, North Africa is a fascinating region. This teacher-approved...

Dive into the amazing history and stunning geography of West Africa! This social studies book details the story of West Africa's past and the changes happening in the present. From deserts to savannas to rain forests, West Africa offers a fascinating...

Kirkus Starred Review: "Beautiful, informative, essential." School Library Journal Starred Review: "Highly recommended for libraries that need titles about the ongoing global fight against racism."As Nelson Mandela lived and worked under the unjust...

Which innovative ideas and inventions began in the Benin Kingdom in Africa? Find out how a collection of separate villages and communities grew into a strong, united kingdom and developed a network of successful trading relationships. Discover how their...

Which innovative ideas and inventions began in the Benin Kingdom in Africa? Find out how a collection of separate villages and communities grew into a strong, united kingdom and developed a network of successful trading relationships. Discover how their...

Join Baby and his doting mama at a bustling southwest Nigerian marketplace for a bright, bouncy read-aloud offering a gentle introduction to numbers. Market is very crowded.Mama is very busy.Baby is very curious.When Baby and Mama go to the market, Baby...

Ojó loves to draw, but what happens when he starts to draw everywhere he shouldn't? From an emerging Nigerian talent comes a humorous story dealing with a common preschooler issue. More than anything else, Ojó loves to draw. Mama says, "My little Ojó is...

Ojó loves to draw, but what happens when he starts to draw everywhere he shouldn't? From an emerging Nigerian talent comes a humorous story dealing with a common preschooler issue. More than anything else, Ojó loves to draw. Mama says, "My little Ojó is...

*A 2014 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST*When he was a boy, Luc's mother would warn him about the "mock men" living in the trees by their home -- chimpanzees whose cries would fill the night.Luc is older now, his mother gone. He lives in a house of...

Perfect for newly independent readers--discover the amazing life of one of America's top ballerinas, Michaela DePrince, whose story is soon to be told in a major motion picture directed by Madonna. At the age of three, Michaela DePrince found a photo of...

* A Chicago Public Library's Best of the Best Books of 2019 Selection * A Canadian Children's Book Center Best Books for Kids & Teens Pick *From debut author Tina Athaide comes a soaring tale of empathy, hope, and resilience, as two best friends living...

Madagascar is the story of a young woman's defiance, as well as her triumph in taking a nation into her own hands.Madagascar: The Rise of a Queen tells the story of the Queen that the world tried to erase, weaving a gripping narrative of defiance,...

Winner of the Ottawa Book Award, English Fiction, 2019 Named to Kirkus Reviews' Best Books of 2018 Named to the Globe 100, 2018 CBC Books, Top YA Pick for 2018 Named to Best Books for Kids and Teens, Fall 2018 Named to Chicago Public Library's Best of...

Lily Lu and her mom are in South Africa to work with a penguin scientist when an oil spill creates disaster for the local wildlife. What can Lily do to help the penguins?

Lily Lu and her mom are in South Africa to work with a penguin scientist when an oil spill creates disaster for the local wildlife. What can Lily do to help the penguins?

When Mauro Prosperi set out on an ultramarathon through the desert, he didn't realize he would soon enter a race for his life. After a sandstorm sent Mauro off course, he had to do whatever he could to survive the harsh conditions of the Sahara Desert on...

When Mauro Prosperi set out on an ultramarathon through the desert, he didn't realize he would soon enter a race for his life. After a sandstorm sent Mauro off course, he had to do whatever he could to survive the harsh conditions of the Sahara Desert on...

Imprisoned for twenty-seven years for protesting against South Africa's system of apartheid, Nelson Mandela was elected the nation's first black president and became known as one of the greatest world leaders in recent memory. His work to end apartheid...

Imprisoned for twenty-seven years for protesting against South Africa's system of apartheid, Nelson Mandela was elected the nation's first black president and became known as one of the greatest world leaders in recent memory. His work to end apartheid...

In this third book in the Charlie Thorne series from bestselling author Stuart Gibbs, Charlie tracks down Cleopatra's greatest treasure in Egypt.Charlie Thorne is a genius. Charlie Thorne is a renegade. Charlie Thorne isn't going down without a fight...

In this third installment of the New York Times bestselling Charlie Thorne series--which #1 New York Times bestselling author Chris Grabenstein called "a real page-burner"--Charlie tracks down Cleopatra's greatest treasure in Egypt. Charlie Thorne is a...

African penguins, also known as black-footed penguins, are a species of seabird that many dedicated people are working to protect. Readers are introduced to one of the leading penguin-protecting organizations in South Africa: the Southern African...

African penguins, also known as black-footed penguins, are a species of seabird that many dedicated people are working to protect. Readers are introduced to one of the leading penguin-protecting organizations in South Africa: the Southern African...

Percy Jackson meets Arabian fairy tales in this sequel to Daughters of the Lamp, an epic middle grade fantasy about a girl who becomes the keeper of Ali Baba's treasure. Now in paperback! It's been a year since Sahara Rashad came face to face with El...

Percy Jackson meets Arabian fairy tales in this epic middle grade fantasy series about a girl who becomes the keeper of Ali Baba's treasure--now back with a sequel! It's been a year since Sahara Rashad came face to face with El Ghoula. And now that she's...

Percy Jackson meets Arabian fairy tales in this stunning middle grade fantasy debut about a girl who becomes the guardian of Ali Baba's legendary treasure. Now in paperback! Believe in fairy tales. Sahara Rashad lives by logic. Loves science. And always...

Percy Jackson meets Arabian fairy tales in this stunning middle grade fantasy debut about a girl who becomes the guardian of Ali Baba's legendary treasure. Believe in fairy tales. Sahara Rashad lives by logic. Loves science. And always has a plan. Except...

With Nelson Mandela's stalwart deeds and defiance fresh in our minds, this History Makers biography offers a complete narrative of his life and his impact on the world. This title illustrates the difficult and empowering chapters of Mandela's upbringing,...

In this utterly gripping thriller, Sarah, the fearless heroine of indie bestseller Orphan Monster Spy, hunts a rogue German doctor in Central Africa who might be a serial murderer. It's 1940, and Sarah Goldstein is hiding in plain sight as Ursula Haller,...

Take a trip to South Africa! Start in the city of Cape Town, where you'll find Table Mountain and thousands of African penguins on a beach. Then, head to the Motlatse Canyon with its many waterfalls. And don't forget to watch a game of Jukskei! Learn all...

Take a trip to Egypt! Start in the city of Cairo, where you'll find lots of history and modern buildings. Then, go just outside the city to see the Great Pyramid of Giza. And don't forget to take a boat ride on the River Nile! Learn all about Egypt as...

The I Escaped Series: The World's Favorite New Escapes. Survival Stories For Today's GenerationBestselling author Scott Peters tackles the El Ayat train disaster in this gripping account of the 2002 train accident in Egypt for modern young readers...

Daisy and Hazel take their detective skills to the Nile River in Egypt in this thrilling ninth and final novel in the Murder Most Unladylike series. Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are in Egypt taking a cruise along the Nile. They are hoping to see some...

Daisy and Hazel take their detective skills to the Nile River in Egypt in this thrilling ninth and final novel in the Murder Most Unladylike series. Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are in Egypt taking a cruise along the Nile. They are hoping to see some...

In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Algeria. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country, including geography, climate,...

The inspiring biography of Ghanaian artist El Anatsui whose handmade sculptures, created from discarded bottle tops, have received international acclaim and been showcased around the world."If you touch something, you leave a charge on it and anybody...

2018 San Diego Book Awards Finalist Cleopatra has been called intelligent and scheming, ambitious and ruthless, sensual and indulgent. This unique biography captures the excitement of her life story, including portions that have been largely neglected,...