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1) Safari
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Introduces young wildlife enthusiasts to an array of creatures in their natural habitats on the African Savannah.
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African penguins, also known as black-footed penguins, are a species of seabird that many dedicated people are working to protect. Readers are introduced to one of the leading penguin-protecting organizations in South Africa: the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds. As they learn about the work this organization does to rescue and care for penguins, they learn fascinating facts about penguins through engaging text and...
4) Look!
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"An elephant eats, giraffes drink, a warthog digs, and a boy plays, reads, and dreams." --
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"NBA star Boris Diaw of the San Antonio spurs takes young readers on safari as he explores his off-court passion: wildlife photography! Join Diaw as he escapes from stampeding wildebeests, comes face-to-face with lions, and discovers why you should never come between a hippo and its watery home. Through engaging stories and photos by Diaw, readers will discover a whole new side to this basketball champ" --
9) South Africa
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Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, languages, religions, sports, arts, and people of a country that shares land borders with six nations and surrounds one of them.
11) African wildlife
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Africa's rich and abundant wildlife has long fascinated the world. AFRICAN WILDLIFE captures the beauty of Africa's creatures in their breathtaking natural settings. Get in-depth information about the grazing herd animals of the plains, along with the carnivores who prey on them for survival. Observe fascinating giants, such as the elephant, rhinoceros, and hippopotamus, as well as such fierce and deadly reptiles as the Nile crocodile and the green...
12) Ostriches
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A book filled with interesting facts and information about ostriches, the world's largest birds.
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"Informative passages and lyrical verse explore the history and rhythmic qualities of traditional African dance as performed long ago and today. Note about Harlem-based African dance troupe Batoto Yetu, photographs, and map in backmatter"--Provided by publisher.
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Welcome to an African cloud forest! As you set off down the mountain path, all you see ahead is a thick tangle of vines and bamboo trees. But the cloud forest is full of life, from a collared sunbird hovering over some flowers to a leopard stalking a giant forest hog. Day and night in the cloud forest, the hunt is on to find food - and to avoid becoming someone else's next meal. All living things are connected to one another in a food chain, from...
16) Ghosts in Africa
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"Engaging images accompany information about ghost stories in Africa. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--Provided by publisher
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"This exciting journey through the continent of Africa helps show how humans affect, and are affected by, the environments in which they live. Readers will gain an understanding of the continent's various landforms, resources, and human activities. Examples featured include driving along the Trans-Sahelian Highway in West Africa, walking to get water in Malawi, and riding a camel in Morocco"--
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Welcome to an African Savanna! As you walk through the tall grass, the Savanna seems flat and empty. But it is full of life, from a tortoise munching on some green leaves to a lion prowling for its next feast. Day and night on the savanna, the hunt is on to find food-and to avoid becoming someone else's next meal. All living things are connected to one another in a food chain, from animal to animal, animal to plant, plant to insect, and insect to...
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