Africa

Southwest Asia and North Africa are known as the Middle East, but also as the "cradle of civilization." The geography of the region gave rise to the first civilizations, and people have impacted the land for thousands of years. From the pyramids of Egypt...

Welcome to Nigeria! See the sites. Enjoy the food. Hear the language. Discover this country's land, people, and traditions.

Welcome to Egypt! See the sites. Enjoy the food. Hear the language. Discover this country's land, people, and traditions.

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...

Long before he was sacking quarterbacks, Tamba Hali was facing bigger challenges. Learn about his life in this second book in a middle grade nonfiction series about the childhoods of your favorite athletes. Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Tamba Hali's...

The greedy spider gets what's coming!Long ago, all spiders were as round as the sun--and Anansi was the roundest of all. Anansi was very clever, but he was also very lazy, and he loved to eat. One day, hungry Anansi travels from village to village to eat...

The host of The Daily Show, Trevor Noah, shares his personal story and the injustices he faced while growing up half black, half white in South Africa under and after apartheid in this New York Times bestselling young readers' adaptation of his adult...

The host of The Daily Show, Trevor Noah, shares his personal story and the injustices he faced while growing up half black, half white in South Africa under and after apartheid in this New York Times bestselling young readers' adaptation of his adult...

A compelling narrative non-fiction book for young learners about Mount Kilimanjaro, a dormant volcano located in Tanzania, near the border of Kenya. Learn how Johannes Rebmann, a Christian missionary, took it upon himself to learn about the mountain and...

"Wow! Such beautiful photography and a sweet story."- Lori Eigenman, Ed.S. In Onika Wants to Help, four friends share how their lives changed when an inclusive school was built in their small African village. When they were young, their families had to...

"Wow! Such beautiful photography and a sweet story."- Lori Eigenman, Ed.S. In Onika Wants to Help, four friends share how their lives changed when an inclusive school was built in their small African village. When they were young, their families had to...

"What a wonderful introduction to the Finding My World Series! Children will love to see their interests reflected in this story and the photos from other parts of the world."- Becky Drews, MS.Ed Special Education In Neema Wants to Learn, a girl with...

"What a wonderful introduction to the Finding My World Series! Children will love to see their interests reflected in this story and the photos from other parts of the world."- Becky Drews, MS.Ed Special Education In Neema Wants to Learn, , a girl with...

When an aid worker brings a life-changing gift to Kato's Ugandan village, he finds something beautiful to give her in returnIn a small Ugandan village, Kato wakes early to start the long, barefoot trek beyond his village and along fields dotted with...

Wangari Maathai was a fierce protector of the environment and a couragous advocate for women's rights, especially in her native country of Kenya. Her journey from a girl of rural Africa to college professor, founder of the Green Belt Movement, and Nobel...

Made up of diverse cultures and with a history of European rule, Ghana is rich in unique traditions. Many holidays and festivals celebrate national events, food harvests, and religious holy days. From unique clothing to traditional music, storytelling,...

Sibert medalist and National Book Award finalist Sy Montgomery takes readers on a staggering, emotional journey alongside the greatest land migration on the planet earth--that of the wildebeest across the Serengeti--to explore the mystery and wonder of...

Winner of the 2021 Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award! In this moving story that celebrates cultural diversity, a shy girl brings her West African grandmother--whose face bears traditional tribal markings--to meet her classmates. This is a perfect read for...

Winner of the 2021 Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award! In this moving story that celebrates cultural diversity, a shy girl brings her West African grandmother--whose face bears traditional tribal markings--to meet her classmates. This is a perfect read for...

A stranger-than-fiction story based on the real-life experiences of a young boy who was smuggled out of Ethiopia amid political unrest to start a new life from nothing in Calgary, Alberta.Tesfaye lives behind the safe walls of his family's compound in...

Mati's family is reeling from the death of Mati's mother. Her Baba has drawn into himself, her sister Chichi is rebelling, and her young brother Tana is desperate for love and normalcy.When Chichi pulls her worst stunt yet, Baba uproots the family from...

Affectionately dubbed "the Nigerian Harry Potter," Akata Witch weaves together a heart-pounding tale of magic, mystery, and finding one's place in the world. Perfect for fans of Children of Blood and Bone! Sunny Nwazue lives in Nigeria, but she was born...

With this title, readers will go on safari in Kenya! This book covers how and where safari-goers can encounter several animals of Kenya. The title is complete with colorful images, simple text, and a list of exciting safari adventures. Aligned to Common...

Although Africa is now one single continent, there is a rift running through it that will one day tear it apart into two separate landmasses. Find out when this will happen, and then delve into all the other fascinating facts about Africa that you always...

Sara has a thing for birds. They remind her of her grandfather, who loved birds, and the wonderful show the creatures would put on in his yard each day--like a cloud of colorful flowers carried by the wind.As Sara walks to school in her island town, she...

Nelson Mandela is a courageous figure who fought against the unjust regime of apartheid in his homeland of South Africa. Despite being imprisoned for his beliefs for twenty-seven years, Mandela worked tirelessly as an activist, philanthropist, and...

Nelson Mandela is a courageous figure who fought against the unjust regime of apartheid in his homeland of South Africa. Despite being imprisoned for his beliefs for twenty-seven years, Mandela worked tirelessly as an activist, philanthropist, and...

Benin was an important kingdom in West Africa in the 15th and 16th centuries. Find out about Benin's magnificent capital city, the objects that Benin traded with Europe and their intricate bronze plaques and statues. Read about food and farming, armies...

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Discover what it's like to grow up in South Africa with this fascinating, nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read, part of a series all about kids just like you in countries around the world! Dumela! My name is David, and I'm a kid just like you living in South...

Discover what it's like to grow up in South Africa with this fascinating, nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read, part of a series all about kids just like you in countries around the world! Dumela! My name is David, and I'm a kid just like you living in South...

Now a Netflix film starring and directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor, this is a gripping memoir of survival and perseverance about the heroic young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village. When a terrible drought struck William Kamkwamba's tiny...

It's 1976 in South Africa In the black township of Soweto, Zanele, who also works as a nightclub singer, is plotting against the apartheid government. The police can't know. Her mother and sister can't know. No one can know. On the affluent white side of...

My father says that a journey should always change your life in some way. Well, when you have nothing, I suppose a journey promises everything. "Diamonds for everyone." That's what fifteen-year-old Patson Moyo hears when his family arrives in the...

My father says that a journey should always change your life in some way. Well, when you have nothing, I suppose a journey promises everything. "Diamonds for everyone." That's what fifteen-year-old Patson Moyo hears when his family arrives in the...

"The Our World series continues to pack quite a bit of culture for the youngest readers into an easy-to-handle board book" - Booklist Habari! Let's explore Kenya! Savor fluffy mandazis, count the colorful mabati roofs, and play a game of kati kati...

In 1492, Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain signed the Edict of Expulsion, giving all Jews three months to leave the country. In the aftermath, twelve-year-old Joseph escapes to Lisbon, Portugal with his parents and younger sister, Gracia. After...

Cameroon is an African nation with a vast history. Its rich geology includes volcanoes, tropical areas, coastal waters, hot springs, plateaus, mountains, and rain forests. Take your readers on a journey that visits both Cameroon's history and its current...

Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what it takes to change the world in this comprehensive biography that tells the complete life story of internationally renowned peacemaker Nelson Mandela. Civil rights activist. World leader. Philanthropist. Writer...

Even a life on the untamed plains of Africa can't prepare Wilhelmina for the wilds of an English boarding school in this "gripping, magical, and heartwarming tale of resilience, friendship, and hope" (Publishers Weekly, starred review). Wilhelmina...