Africa
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The Gifts of Africa: How a Continent and Its People Changed the World
$34.95 Add to cartPast works have reinforced misconceptions about Africa, from its oral traditions and languages to its resistance to colonial powers. Other books have treated African achievements as a parade of honora
- Author: Pearce, Jeff
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 552
- Publish Date: April 15 2022
- ISBN10: 1633887707
- Language: English
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Mummies Made in Egypt
$9.99 Add to cartAliki describes and illustrates the techniques and the reasons for the use of mummification in ancient Egypt.
- Series: Reading Rainbow Books
- Author: Aliki
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: September 25 1985
- ISBN10: 0064460118
- Language: English
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In the Forest of No Joy: The Congo-Océan Railroad and the Tragedy of French Colonialism
$20.00 Read moreThe Congo-Océan railroad stretches across the Republic of Congo from Brazzaville to the Atlantic port of Pointe-Noir. It was completed in 1934, when Equatorial Africa was a French colony, and it stan
- Author: Daughton, J. P.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 384
- Publish Date: March 28 2023
- ISBN10: 1324050357
- Language: English
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Wherever I Go
$19.99 Read moreA hopeful and timely picture book about a spirited little girl living in a refugee camp.
Of all her friends, Abia has been at the Shimelba Refugee Camp the longest–seven years, four months, and sixte- Author: Copp, Mary Wagley
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: April 21 2020
- ISBN10: 1534419195
- Language: English
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The Dark Child: The Autobiography of an African Boy
$19.00 Add to cartThe Dark Child is a distinct and graceful memoir of French author Camara Laye’s youth in the village of Koroussa, French Guinea.
Long regarded as Africa’s preeminent Francophone novelist, Laye (1928-- Author: Laye, Camara
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 192
- Publish Date: January 01 1954
- ISBN10: 080901548X
- Language: English
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Croatia: Istria: With Rijeka and the Slovenian Adriatic
$23.99 Read moreThis new, thoroughly updated ninth edition of Bradt’s Tanzania Safari Guide remains the only practical guidebook to the country that reflects tourism’s shift away from backpackers and budget camping s… [more below]
- Author: Evans, Thammy
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 240
- Publish Date: August 01 2023
- ISBN10: 1784779423
- Language: English
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Lost Boy, Lost Girl: Escaping Civil War in Sudan
$15.95 Read moreOne of thousands of children who fled strife in southern Sudan, John Bul Dau survived hunger, exhaustion, and violence. His wife, Martha, endured similar hardships. In this memorable book, the two con… [more below]
- Author: Dau, John Bul
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 160
- Publish Date: October 12 2010
- ISBN10: 142630708X
- Language: English
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Indigo: In Search of the Color That Seduced the World
$18.99 Read moreBrimming with rich, electrifying tales of the precious dye and its ancient heritage, Indigo is also the story of a personal quest: Catherine McKinley is the descendant of a clan of Scots who wore indi… [more below]
- Author: McKinley, Catherine E.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 256
- Publish Date: June 12 2012
- ISBN10: 1608195880
- Language: English
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Symbiosis (Shuri: A Black Panther Novel #3)
$17.99 Read moreNew York Times bestselling author Nic Stone takes Shuri to uncharted parts of Wakanda in this original adventure
The royal palace of Wakanda is one of, if not the most, secure facilities on this planet
- Author: Stone, Nic
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 272
- Publish Date: January 04 2022
- ISBN10: 1338766538
- Language: English
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Nelson Mandela
$11.99 Add to cartThis stunning picture book biography of Nelson Mandela by Kadir Nelson is a recipient of the Coretta Scott King Honor award.
In this lush, acclaimed book, award-winning author-illustrator Kadir Nelson
- Author: Nelson, Kadir
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: May 14 2019
- ISBN10: 0061783773
- Language: English
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Cultural Traditions in South Africa
$9.95 Read moreSouth Africa is known as the “Rainbow Nation” because the people who live there have come from many different backgrounds. This fascinating book describes the holidays and family celebrations inspired… [more below]
- Series: Cultural Traditions in My World
- Author: Aloian, Molly
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: May 13 2014
- ISBN10: 0778703169
- Language: English
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South Africa – Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
$14.99 Read moreSouth Africa has been described as “A World in One Country” and a “Rainbow Nation.” Its landscape ranges from miles of glorious beaches to the inland desert of the Karoo, the sweeping grasslands of th… [more below]
- Series: Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
- Author: Morris, Isabella
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 168
- Publish Date: February 01 2018
- ISBN10: 1857338723
- Language: English
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Line in the Sand: Foreign Legion Forts and Fortifications in Morocco 1900-1926
$49.95 Read moreThis book gives an overview of the French conquest of Morocco between 1900 and 1926. Whilst providing a general outline of the conquest of Morocco the book concentrates on the use of forts and other f… [more below]
- Series: From Musket to Maxim 1815-1914
- Author: Jeynes, Richard P.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 104
- Publish Date: April 20 2023
- ISBN10: 1915113830
- Language: English
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Mystery of Meerkat Hill
$7.99 Read morePrecious wants to be a detective when she grows up. She is always practicing at being a detective by asking questions and finding out about other people’s lives. There are two new students in her clas… [more below]
- Series: Precious Ramotswe Mysteries for Young Readers #2
- Author: McCall Smith, Alexander
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: October 22 2013
- ISBN10: 0345804465
- Language: English
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Nelson Mandela: No Easy Walk to Freedom
$7.99 Read moreFrom his humble beginnings in rural South Africa to his tragic death at age 95 in 2013, Nelson Mandela’s life is a tale of inspiration and courage. The most up-to-date biography of Nelson Mandela.
This… [more below]
- Author: Denenberg, Barry
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 240
- Publish Date: January 28 2014
- ISBN10: 0545669111
- Language: English
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Cultural Traditions in Kenya
$9.95 Read moreThis 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 … [more below]
- Series: Cultural Traditions in My World
- Author: Burns, Kylie
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: February 28 2015
- ISBN10: 0778780686
- Language: English
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The Book of African Proverbs: A Collection of Timeless Wisdom, Wit, Sayings & Advice
$15.00 Read moreThe Book of African Proverbs collects over 1,200 of the best, most profound and illuminating proverbs from Africa, its nations and its people.
Back in the 19th century, Africa was often referred to as- Author: de Ley, Gerd
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 336
- Publish Date: June 25 2019
- ISBN10: 1578268036
- Language: English
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Africa in Fashion: Luxury, Craft and Textile Heritage
$40.00 Read moreAfrica in Fashion explores the kaleidoscope of craft cultures that have shaped African fashion for centuries and captures the intriguing stories of contemporary and avant-garde African brands.
Part On- Author: Kweku Nimo, Ken
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 200
- Publish Date: May 24 2022
- ISBN10: 1913947955
- Language: English
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The Twelve Dancing Princesses
$8.99 Add to cartA Caldecott Honor?winning illustrator gives this classic fairy tale a brand?new setting
Night after night, the twelve princesses mysteriously wear out their shoes. But how? The king promises a great
- Author: Isadora, Rachel
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: November 12 2009
- ISBN10: 0142414506
- Language: English
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Graceland
$23.99 Add to cartGraceland is a dazzling debut by a singular new talent
The sprawling, swampy, cacophonous city of Lagos, Nigeria, provides the backdrop to the story of Elvis, a teenage Elvis impersonator hoping to ma- Author: Abani, Chris
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 336
- Publish Date: January 26 2005
- ISBN10: 0312425287
- Language: English
