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Quick view A Refugee's Journey from South Sudan (Leaving My Homeland ) by Ellen Roger Uses the story of a South Sudanese family to illustrate the plight of the people of South Sudan who are caught in the violence of civil war and must leave everything behind to live in the safety of refugee camps. View Details
Quick view African Culture by Catherine Chambers An introduction to various aspects of African culture, including family, religious rites, and the performing and decorative arts. View Details
Quick view Spotlight on South Africa by Bobbie Kalman Spotlight on South Africa introduces readers to this vast country, from Table Mountain to the grasslands, where elephants, lions, and other wildlife live in protected parks. The daily lives and family traditions of the mix of people and cultures that... View Details
Quick view Cultural Traditions in Egypt by Lynn Peppas Egypt's culture is a fascinating mixture of ancient traditions passed down by the native peoples, as well as the traditions and cultures of countries such as England and Greece, who ruled Egypt in different periods of history. This interesting book... View Details
Quick view Africa: Facts & Figures by William Mark Habeeb Africa, with its rich natural resources and its incredible poverty, is a continent of contradictions. Each book in this series examines the historical and current situation of a particular African nation. Readers will learn about each country's history,... View Details
Quick view Spotlight on Kenya by Bobbie Kalman Spotlight on Kenya introduces children to the tropical country of Kenya in Africa. As you travel across Kenya, the landscape changes from white beaches at the Indian Ocean to wide open grasslands, called savanna, where wild animals roam, to the... View Details
Quick view Cultural Traditions in South Africa by Molly Aloian South Africa is known as the Rainbow Nation because the people View Details
Quick view Nelson Mandela by Cath Senker This series will tell the amazing stories of inspiring people who have made a difference and changed the world, despite the odds stacked against them. They will detail the characters' humble origins, the obstacles standing in their way that had to be... View Details
Quick view Cultural Traditions in Kenya by Kylie Burns This engaging book celebrates a year of holidays and traditions representing Kenya's many cultural groups. Readers will learn about the strong tradition of song and dance in Kenya and also how family occasions are celebrated in this African country. View Details
Quick view Civil Wars in Africa by William Mark Habeeb Since 1960, many African countries have been devastated by civil wars. Today, it is estimated that around 20 percent of Africa's more than 1 billion people are affected, either directly or indirectly, by ongoing conflict. The widespread unrest has been a... View Details
Quick view Africa by Mason Crest Explores the deep and rich history of the native peoples and ancient lands of Africa, and how it responded--positively and negatively--to the changes thrust upon it. View Details