Africa

"Readers will be enthralled by Tola's timely adventures. . . . Gives readers and their families a big message of hope, strength, and triumph." --School Library Journal In ordinary times, Tola lives in an apartment in Lagos, Nigeria, with her clever...

"Such attention to culturally situated details will prove just as valuable to readers as the core values communicated by these big-hearted stories about a small Nigerian girl." --The Horn Book Lockdown is over and Too Small Tola is happy to be home with...

It's a strange, scary time for Too Small Tola when a new virus separates her family, but Atinuke's small-but-mighty heroine proves once again how wise, kind, and resourceful she can be. In ordinary times, Tola lives in an apartment in Lagos, Nigeria,...

Everyone knows his story, but do you know the REAL history behind the story of King Tut? History has never been so juicy! Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help...

Welcome to South Africa! Hear the sounds of 11 official languages. See lions and elephants on safari. Try new sports like cricket and rugby. Learn about the people, places, and traditions of this diverse African country.

Welcome to South Africa! Hear the sounds of 11 official languages. See lions and elephants on safari. Try new sports like cricket and rugby. Learn about the people, places, and traditions of this diverse African country.

Have you ever tried to come up with ways to solve a problem in your community? Wangari Maathai worked to solve an environmental crisis and help people at the same time. When Maathai was young, it was unusual for girls in Kenya to go to school, but she...

Discover the true story of how environmentalist Farmer Tantoh is transforming the landscape in his home country of Cameroon. When Tantoh Nforba was a child, his fellow students mocked him for his interest in gardening. Today he's an environmental...

Zimbabwe is a fascinating country, with stunning landscapes that range from the towering peaks of the Eastern Highlands to the ancient ruins of Great Zimbabwe. It also has a rich history, beginning with its ancient kingdoms and running to the modern-day...

Is there somewhere you really want to travel to, or just yearn to know better?Do you want all the facts about South Africa at your fingertips?If you want to know what it's really about (rather than the things your parents think you should see!), The Real...

Before the Ships is a powerful and poetic celebration of the early roots of Black history. The great achievements and accomplishments across Africa prior to the Transatlantic slave trade are told through melodious text and evocative illustrations, that...

From the author-illustrator of The Eye of the Whale (Tilbury House, 2013), this nonfiction picture book tells the story of Lawrence Anthony and the deep bond he forged with the matriarch of the herd he saved at his animal reserve in South Africa. When...

Can modern forensic tools help us uncover new clues about who built the Great Pyramid at Giza? What can mummy forensics teach us about the mummified remains of Egyptian royals? How does the forensic analysis of Egyptian coffins help identify an unknown...

Can modern forensic tools help us uncover new clues about who built the Great Pyramid at Giza? What can mummy forensics teach us about the mummified remains of Egyptian royals? How does the forensic analysis of Egyptian coffins help identify an unknown...

The important travels and writings of English explorer Mary Kingsley helped develop the British public's knowledge about the African continent. Her concern for indigenous people influenced a change in British practices in Africa. From her travels by boat...

Trekking from Africa to the Middle East and Asia, Ibn Battuta was one of the most well-traveled explorers of all time. He encountered many different cultural groups and recorded his interactions with them. Battuta's writings influenced trade between...

The important travels and writings of English explorer Mary Kingsley helped develop the British public's knowledge about the African continent. Her concern for indigenous people influenced a change in British practices in Africa. From her travels by boat...

Trekking from Africa to the Middle East and Asia, Ibn Battuta was one of the most well-traveled explorers of all time. He encountered many different cultural groups and recorded his interactions with them. Battuta's writings influenced trade between...

Information-packed text and full-color imagery will transport readers to ancient Egypt, as they discover what it was like to live and work in this harshly beautiful place. Readers will also gain an understanding of how environment can shape belief as...

Information-packed text and full-color imagery will transport readers to ancient Egypt, as they discover what it was like to live and work in this harshly beautiful place. Readers will also gain an understanding of how environment can shape belief as...

A West African story about the much-loved trickster, Anansi, retold and reimagined for a new generation by award-winning author Taiye Selasi "Allow me to introduce myself."But he needed no introduction. "Anansi the spider!" said Anansi the boy. "The...

Discover the incredible history and diversity of the African continent in all its splendor with this stunningly illustrated and fact-filled encyclopedia. This fascinating and beautiful book is divided into broad geographical sections which celebrate and...

Mazes and mind games await in this epic third book about the theme park of your dreams, where Cam Walker goes head-to-head with the villains who have been after Futureland from the start. An electrifying illustrated series for fans of Spider-Man: Miles...

What was it like to be a kid helping in the construction of a pyramid?Thousands of years ago, ancient Egypt was one of the world's greatest civilizations. Its rulers, the pharaohs, ordered the construction of incredible buildings called pyramids. They...

The Hope Raisers is a deeply emotional narrative that follows Daniel, Mutura, and Lucy as they fight to transform their slum through art and skating. It inspires and educates readers on African culture, female empowerment, and creating sustainable change...

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In the United States alone, there are over 30,000 coffee shops. Where would caffeine cravers be without coffee? This delicious beverage and many other inventions that are crucial to our daily lives originated in Africa. This fascinating book introduces...

Kids can make a difference too! In this How Do They Help? collection featuring charities started by children, readers will explore the ways Paper Beads from Africa contributes positively to the world. Discover this nonprofit's work and what problems they...

Considered to be one of the most talented generals in history and known for his use of elephants in battle, the Carthaginian general, Hannibal spent his life fighting and often defeating the Roman army during the Second Punic War. Though he was...

There are less than 300,000 chimpanzees left in the wild, but people from many organizations work tirelessly every day to protect and care for these amazing apes. Readers explore what life is like for both chimps and workers in sanctuaries created to...

There are less than 300,000 chimpanzees left in the wild, but people from many organizations work tirelessly every day to protect and care for these amazing apes. Readers explore what life is like for both chimps and workers in sanctuaries created to...

The Kingdom of Benin, which started out as a small community and grew to be a vast empire, was particularly known for its expert farming practices, building skills, and artistic abilities. Within a few centuries, the Kingdom of Benin had grown into a...

A simple, friendly geography series that takes a look at countries around the world. Welcome to South Africa! In this book, young people tell you all about what makes their country special, from its great capital city, to the landscape, people, food and...

The #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series is ready to whisk you away across the world with Jack and Annie--this time to the African savanna! Jack and Annie are on the playground at recess when they feel the magic tree house calling them. They sneak away...

This tenth book in the New York Times bestselling biography series profiles Jane Goodall, the scientist and conservationist who is famous for her work with chimpanzees. After receiving a stuffed animal chimpanzee for her first birthday, Jane Goodall's...

In a land beset by political turmoil and bloody conflict comes the epic saga of Shaka. Ousted by one of his chief father's jealous wives and raised in exile, his destiny is sealed through allegiance to a rival chief. Responding to threats from expanding...

A 2019 Children's Africana Book Awards Honor Book for Older ReadersShortlisted for the Nommo Awards for African Speculative Fiction--Graphic NovelA time of bloody conflict and great turmoil. The slave trade expands from the east African coast. Europeans...

Between the sixth and sixteenth centuries, trade flourished between sub-Saharan Africa and Arab cultures. Traders exchanged gold, slaves, cloth, and salt along the trans-Saharan routes. This trade was directly responsible for seismic shifts in African...

At the height of South Africa's anti-apartheid struggle, a boy must face life decisions that test what he believes--and call for no turning back. South Africa, 1976. Joshua lives with his mother in the maid's room, in the backyard of their wealthy white...