Kategoria BISAC: Juvenile Fiction >> Historical - Africa

"If you are among evil people, you must be like the lion, gathering strength and awaiting your time."

Africa is the only home Rachel Sheridan has ever known. But when influenza strikes down her missionary parents, she is left vulnerable prey to her family's wicked neighbors. Surrounded by greed and lies, Rachel is entangled in a criminal scheme and sent to England, where she is forced into a life of deception. Like the lion, she must be patient and strong, awaiting the moment when she can take control of her own fate--and find her way home again at last.

Young Abekenile and all the villagers of Yao feel safe in the jungle. But word comes that slavers are on the way. Nelson's lush and striking artwork beautifully expresses this inspiring tale of freedom. Full color.

Illustrated in rich pastels, this child's-eye view of an important milestone in South African history allows young readers to experience every detail of this eventful day.

The story of Sundiata, son of the king of Mali in the time of the great trading empires of Africa some eight hundred years ago, is a powerful tale of courage and determination. As a boy, Sundiata was unable to speak or walk. He overcame these obstacles, but was driven into exile by a rival queen. When Mali was overrun by intruders, 18-year-old Sundiata returned to defeat them and reclaim the throne. Full color.

"Mango Fever" is a captivating story that is suitable for children ages 9-12, who are interested in adventure stories. In this novel, we read about an eleven-year-old girl's attempt to rescue her friend from a tight spot. In the course of rendering assistance, Boti and four of her best friends get lost in the heart of a Cameroonian rainforest. They must not only face the usual perils that loom around a tropical forest as they struggle to hold on to their sacks of mangoes, but must accept the fact that their greatest danger comes from an unlikely source-the poachers!

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Wuraola, Nneka and Azeezah learn the story of a Queen Mother in Nigeria who brought peace to her lands and peoples using herbal remedies. From that time the mother of the first born son of the King was always known as the Queen Mother and was given her own house and servants.

It is Enterprise Week at Dreamland International School and Mrs Hope has asked the children to make things to sell to raise money to buy books for the school library. Wuraola, Nneka and Azeezah are inspired by the statue in Lagos of Madam Tinubu who was a successful businesswoman and became the first Queen of Abeokuta. Read the story to find out what they make and whether they were successful.

A speaker from England is visiting Dreamland International School today and she is teaching the children about confidence. Wuraola, Nneka and Azeezah discover where they need confidence and how to achieve it. They have to think about where and when they are confident in other areas of their life. They learn about Anchoring and the Circle of Excellence. You get the chance to learn it too.

Five-year-old Arinze and his older sister Cheta wait impatiently for school to end. Mommy and Daddy have told them this year they're going to visit Africa. Arinze and Cheta have never visited Africa, but they've grown up listening to their parents talk about the wonders of the great continent.

Starting in Kenya, Arinze's family travels to ten African countries, demonstrating how vibrant and multifaceted the African landscape and cultures really are. They get to go on safari, gaze with wonder on Victoria Falls and Mount Kilimanjaro, and explore the continent's architectural and...

The first man and woman are lonely. What to do? They decide to fashion children out of clay. As they are baking the little figures in their fire, they're constantly interrupted by visits from the sky-god, Nyame. As a result, some of the children are pale and underdone, some are left in so long that they come out very dark, and the rest are every shade between. Frane Lessac's gorgeous gouache paintings, inspired by West African masks and pottery, and Eric Maddern's vivid text make this one of the most compelling of creation myths for young readers.

From the ancient stories of the West African Yoruba people comes the colorful children's picture book -Obatala's Daughter Discovers True Friends-. Obatala encourages his daughter Kemi to look for friends with good character. She has an exciting journey in which she learns that being superficial can bring trouble. However, with clarity and courage Kemi finds joy at last. The plot, the images and even some Yoruba vocabulary will dazzle young and older readers alike This is the second book in the internationally renowned 'Yoruba Orisa Children's Series'. The first book is -Shango's Son-.

Thandi - Origins, Differences and Friendships addresses the following issues: realisation of the diverse society in which children find themselves in today's multicultural society, the challenges that can bring, and how to better embrace that diversity. It also allows children to positively challenge cultures without being offensive to others. Most of all, it allows children to challenge themselves, the way they think and their attitudes.

A girl living in Ancient Egypt is determined to confront the Pharaoh after a family tragedy. The story is told in Egyptian-style illustrations with authentic hieroglyphics reinforcing the rhyming text. Includes directions on how to replicate the artwork. Ideal for teachers, readers aged 8-11, and Egyptology fans.