Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba is the true story of a girl who had a difficult birth but went on to become the Queen of two ancient African kingdoms. Revered for her wisdom, courage, and strength, Njinga became a dominant political figure in Angola in the 1600s. This richly illustrated childrens book tells her story and the challenges she faced from the day she was born. Njinga must overcome the jealousy of her brother, the loss of her father, and the encroachment of the Portuguese at the dawn of a time of great trial for the African continent. This is the story of hope and courage that shows...

This book is a true story about a young girl from the Benin Kingdom named Idia. One morning, after dreaming about a woman-warrior in battle, Idia attends the Igue Festival, where she dances with other villagers who find her movements inspiring and unique. Though Idia loves to dance, she is curious about what her dream may mean. Idia chooses to pursue her feelings and does whatever it takes to become what her vision had shown her. Idia of the Benin Kingdom takes readers on a beautifully illustrated journey to the 1500s in ancient Africa. Readers are captivated as they watch Idia transform...

Over 4,000 years ago, in ancient Egypt, a young boy named Imhotep was born. From a young age, he excelled and quickly became known as a genius. Imhotep had the ability to see through difficult problems and was often trying new techniques and experiments. He had many talents, and as an architect, Imhotep designed the step pyramid at Sakkara -- one of the most incredible structures in ancient history. The step pyramid still stands strong today. In the pages of this book, youll discover the Egypt known to Imhotep, as he grows from a curious young man into one of the most successful, intelligent,...