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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

Picture Book Edition

by William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer ...

Illustrated by Elizabeth Zunon ...

The picture book retelling of the New York Times bestseller • Now a Netflix film starring and directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor! A lyrical and gloriously illustrated true story of one boy’s determination to help his community that shows how—even in the worst of times—a great idea and hard work can rock the world.When a terrible drought struck William Kamkwamba's tiny village in Malawi, his family lost ... Read more

Was $15.99 CAD Now $8.99 CAD

The picture book retelling of the New York Times bestseller • Now a Netflix film starring and directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor! A lyrical and gloriously illustrated true story of one boy’s determination to help his community that shows how—even in the worst of times—a great idea and hard work can rock the world.When a terrible drought struck William Kamkwamba's tiny village in Malawi, his family lost
... Read more
Wangari's Trees of Peace

A True Story from Africa

by Jeanette Winter ...

Illustrated by Jeanette Winter ...

As a young girl growing up in Kenya, Wangari was surrounded by trees. But years later when she returns home, she is shocked to see whole forests being cut down, and she knows that soon all the trees will be destroyed. So Wangari decides to do something—and starts by planting nine seedlings in her own backyard. And as they grow, so do her plans. . . .This true story of Wangari Maathai, ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

As a young girl growing up in Kenya, Wangari was surrounded by trees. But years later when she returns home, she is shocked to see whole forests being cut down, and she knows that soon all the trees will be destroyed. So Wangari decides to do something—and starts by planting nine seedlings in her own backyard. And as they grow, so do her plans. . . .This true story of Wangari Maathai,
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From the Heart of Africa

A book of Wisdom

by Eric Walters ...

A collection of African wisdom gorgeously illustrated by artists from Ghana, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Canada, the United States and more.Aphorisms are universal. They give guidance, context and instruction for life's issues, and they help us understand each other and the world around us. We use them every day, yet never think about where they came from or why they exist.In this beautifully ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

A collection of African wisdom gorgeously illustrated by artists from Ghana, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Canada, the United States and more.Aphorisms are universal. They give guidance, context and instruction for life's issues, and they help us understand each other and the world around us. We use them every day, yet never think about where they came from or why they exist.In this beautifully
... Read more
Mummies and Pyramids

A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #3: Mummies in the Morning

by Mary Pope Osborne ...

Illustrated by Will Osborne, Sal Murdocca ...

Series Book 3 - Magic Tree House Fact Tracker
The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better. Track the facts with Jack and Annie!!When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #3: Mummies in the Morning, they had lots of questions. Why did people make mummies? What was the ... Read more

Was $8.99 CAD Now $5.99 CAD

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better. Track the facts with Jack and Annie!!When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #3: Mummies in the Morning, they had lots of questions. Why did people make mummies? What was the
... Read more
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

Young Readers Edition

by William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer ...

Illustrated by Anna Hymas ...

New York Times Bestseller • Now a Netflix film starring and directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor! A gripping memoir of survival and perseverance about the heroic young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village.When a terrible drought struck William Kamkwamba's tiny village in Malawi, his family lost all of the season's crops, leaving them with nothing to eat and nothing to sell. William ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

New York Times Bestseller • Now a Netflix film starring and directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor! A gripping memoir of survival and perseverance about the heroic young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village.When a terrible drought struck William Kamkwamba's tiny village in Malawi, his family lost all of the season's crops, leaving them with nothing to eat and nothing to sell. William
... Read more
Who Was Nelson Mandela?

by Pam Pollack, Who HQ ...

Illustrated by Stephen Marchesi ...

Series series Who Was?
As a child he dreamt of changing South Africa; as a man he changed the world. Nelson Mandela spent his life battling apartheid and championing a peaceful revolution. He spent twenty-seven years in prison and emerged as the inspiring leader of the new South Africa. He became the country’s first black president and went on to live his dream of change. This is an important and exciting addition to ... Read more

$4.99 CAD

As a child he dreamt of changing South Africa; as a man he changed the world. Nelson Mandela spent his life battling apartheid and championing a peaceful revolution. He spent twenty-seven years in prison and emerged as the inspiring leader of the new South Africa. He became the country’s first black president and went on to live his dream of change. This is an important and exciting addition to
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Tippi – My Book of Africa

by Tippi Degré ...

This book takes the reader on a delightful journey into Africa and into the world of a little girl called Tippi who tells her unforgettable story on her return from Africa to France at the age of ten. Tippi is no ordinary child. She believes that she has the gift of talking to animals and that they are like brothers to her. Her world is filled with characters like Leon the Chameleon, Abu the ... Read more

$14.84 CAD

This book takes the reader on a delightful journey into Africa and into the world of a little girl called Tippi who tells her unforgettable story on her return from Africa to France at the age of ten. Tippi is no ordinary child. She believes that she has the gift of talking to animals and that they are like brothers to her. Her world is filled with characters like Leon the Chameleon, Abu the
... Read more
Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah

by Laurie Ann Thompson ...

Illustrated by Sean Qualls ...

Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah's inspiring true story—which was turned into a film, Emmanuel's Gift, narrated by Oprah Winfrey—is nothing short of remarkable.Born in Ghana, West Africa, with one deformed leg, he was dismissed by most people—but not by his mother, who taught him to reach for his dreams. As a boy, Emmanuel hopped to school more than two miles each way, learned to play soccer, left home at ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah's inspiring true story—which was turned into a film, Emmanuel's Gift, narrated by Oprah Winfrey—is nothing short of remarkable.Born in Ghana, West Africa, with one deformed leg, he was dismissed by most people—but not by his mother, who taught him to reach for his dreams. As a boy, Emmanuel hopped to school more than two miles each way, learned to play soccer, left home at
... Read more
Bulu: African Wonder Dog

by Dick Houston ...

Fans of narrative non-fiction, true dog stories, and African wildlife will want to check out Bulu!Born on a crocodile farm in Zambia's untamed South Luangwa Valley, the puppy seemed different from his littermates. Too quiet. Unresponsive. Terriers are usually full of energy and bouncing off walls. But not this one. Nobody wanted him. Enter Anna and Steve Tolan—former police officers who had left ... Read more

Was $9.99 CAD Now $7.99 CAD

Fans of narrative non-fiction, true dog stories, and African wildlife will want to check out Bulu!Born on a crocodile farm in Zambia's untamed South Luangwa Valley, the puppy seemed different from his littermates. Too quiet. Unresponsive. Terriers are usually full of energy and bouncing off walls. But not this one. Nobody wanted him. Enter Anna and Steve Tolan—former police officers who had left
... Read more
Ryan and Jimmy

And the Well in Africa That Brought Them Together

by Herb Shoveller ...

Series series CitizenKid
The true story of a six year old who built a well halfway around the world and his life-changing friendship with a Ugandan boy. ... Read more

$8.90 CAD

The true story of a six year old who built a well halfway around the world and his life-changing friendship with a Ugandan boy.
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DKfindout! Ancient Egypt

by DK ...

Series series DK findout!
This fun, fact-filled book for kids ages 6-9 is the ultimate guide to Ancient Egypt, from pharaohs to mummies. Entertaining and educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, quirky trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating tidbits, it's the perfect book for any kid who can't get enough of this remarkable civilization.How big was the Egyptian Empire? Why was the Nile so ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

This fun, fact-filled book for kids ages 6-9 is the ultimate guide to Ancient Egypt, from pharaohs to mummies. Entertaining and educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, quirky trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating tidbits, it's the perfect book for any kid who can't get enough of this remarkable civilization.How big was the Egyptian Empire? Why was the Nile so
... Read more
Walking for Water

How One Boy Stood Up for Gender Equality

by Susan Hughes ...

Illustrated by Nicole Miles ...

Series series CitizenKid
A young boy finds a way to help his sister go to school.Victor and his twin sister, Linesi, are close. Only, now that they are eight years old, she is no longer able to go to school with him. Linesi, like the other older girls in their community, must walk to the river to get water five times a day to help their mother farm. But Victor is learning about equality in school. He’s beginning to ... Read more

$8.90 CAD

A young boy finds a way to help his sister go to school.Victor and his twin sister, Linesi, are close. Only, now that they are eight years old, she is no longer able to go to school with him. Linesi, like the other older girls in their community, must walk to the river to get water five times a day to help their mother farm. But Victor is learning about equality in school. He’s beginning to
... Read more
Cleopatra Rules!

The Amazing Life of the Original Teen Queen

by Vicky Alvear Shecter ...

Learn all about Cleopatra, a far more capable and powerful ruler than people have thought, in this lively and informative biography.Most of what we've known about Cleopatra—and what crept into art, film, and literature—came from her enemies, the Romans. Ascending to the throne at young age of 17, Cleopatra proved to be a brilliant negotiator who forged alliances that kept her in power and in ... Read more

$10.07 CAD

Learn all about Cleopatra, a far more capable and powerful ruler than people have thought, in this lively and informative biography.Most of what we've known about Cleopatra—and what crept into art, film, and literature—came from her enemies, the Romans. Ascending to the throne at young age of 17, Cleopatra proved to be a brilliant negotiator who forged alliances that kept her in power and in
... Read more
South Africa For Kids: People, Places and Cultures - Children Explore The World Books

by Baby Professor ...

Feed your mind with beautiful images of South Africa by reading this big book of information. Here, your child can explore the continent, meet the people, see the sights and then experience the culture too. Learning about the outside world is made much more enjoyable with the excellent combination of pictures and texts. So go ahead and secure a copy of this book now! ... Read more

$5.66 CAD

Feed your mind with beautiful images of South Africa by reading this big book of information. Here, your child can explore the continent, meet the people, see the sights and then experience the culture too. Learning about the outside world is made much more enjoyable with the excellent combination of pictures and texts. So go ahead and secure a copy of this book now!
... Read more
Africa, Amazing Africa: Country by Country

by Atinuke ...

Illustrated by Mouni Feddag ...

Series series Adventures Around the World
A first, personal introduction to the Africa continent for young children aged 4+ from Nigerian storyteller Atinuke.Africa, Amazing Africa is Atinuke's first introduction to the African continent – an exciting starting point for young children aged 4+. With double-pages to introduce the different regions of Africa (South, East, West, Central and North), each country is then represented on one page ... Read more

$19.97 CAD

A first, personal introduction to the Africa continent for young children aged 4+ from Nigerian storyteller Atinuke.Africa, Amazing Africa is Atinuke's first introduction to the African continent – an exciting starting point for young children aged 4+. With double-pages to introduce the different regions of Africa (South, East, West, Central and North), each country is then represented on one page
... Read more
A Quick Introduction to the African Continent - Geography Books for Kids Age 9-12 | Children's Geography & Culture Books

by Baby Professor ...

What is in Africa? There’s the safari where wildlife is seen. There are the tribes that have resisted technology for so many years. But did you know that Africa is also a hub of developments? It’s a continent where the past meets the present. Learn and explore Africa by going through the pages of this interesting picture book for 9- to 12-year-olds. Grab a copy now! ... Read more

$4.49 CAD

What is in Africa? There’s the safari where wildlife is seen. There are the tribes that have resisted technology for so many years. But did you know that Africa is also a hub of developments? It’s a continent where the past meets the present. Learn and explore Africa by going through the pages of this interesting picture book for 9- to 12-year-olds. Grab a copy now!
... Read more
How Many Ways Can You Say Hello?

by Refiloe Moahloli ...

Sara’s first day of school is full of surprises, but the biggest one of all is that she discovers she doesn’t understand what the other children are saying and she wonders how she will make friends. Her teacher encourages her to find out the many ways one can say hello. This delightful story of rhyming verse, accompanied by charming illustrations, is a must for all young South African children. ... Read more

$10.88 CAD

Sara’s first day of school is full of surprises, but the biggest one of all is that she discovers she doesn’t understand what the other children are saying and she wonders how she will make friends. Her teacher encourages her to find out the many ways one can say hello. This delightful story of rhyming verse, accompanied by charming illustrations, is a must for all young South African children.
... Read more
Nations Of Africa

Facts About The African Continent

by Speedy Publishing ...

Most children love to look at pictures, so using picture books is a fantastic way to get them excited about learning. Making your children aware of other parts of the world than their own is also important for their development as a person, so a picture book on the Nations of Africa would be an especially exciting tool for them. The pictures from the Nations of Africa picture book would inspire ... Read more

$4.49 CAD

Most children love to look at pictures, so using picture books is a fantastic way to get them excited about learning. Making your children aware of other parts of the world than their own is also important for their development as a person, so a picture book on the Nations of Africa would be an especially exciting tool for them. The pictures from the Nations of Africa picture book would inspire
... Read more
Cold to Hot Real Quick! : Exploring the Antarctica and the Sahara | Geography of the World Grade 6 | Children's Geography & Cultures Books

by Baby Professor ...

Are you ready to explore the world from the freezing cold of the Antarctica to the hot barren land of the Sahara? If you are, then you’re in luck! This book will take you through these two opposite sides of the world. How are they geographically different? Identify how the way of life in either region is affected by the geography and natural resources. Grab a copy today. ... Read more

$5.12 CAD

Are you ready to explore the world from the freezing cold of the Antarctica to the hot barren land of the Sahara? If you are, then you’re in luck! This book will take you through these two opposite sides of the world. How are they geographically different? Identify how the way of life in either region is affected by the geography and natural resources. Grab a copy today.
... Read more
Travel to Africa

by Gloria Barlow ...

Travel to Africa: A Children’s BookBy: Gloria BarlowTravel to Africa is meant to inspire children of African descent to visit Africa when they get older, to learn, experience, and appreciate the beauty and wonder of the home of their ancestors. This book was inspired by a trip the author took to Africa. After returning, the author had regret at taking so long to make that trip, so this book was ... Read more

$21.35 CAD

Travel to Africa: A Children’s BookBy: Gloria BarlowTravel to Africa is meant to inspire children of African descent to visit Africa when they get older, to learn, experience, and appreciate the beauty and wonder of the home of their ancestors. This book was inspired by a trip the author took to Africa. After returning, the author had regret at taking so long to make that trip, so this book was
... Read more
The Story of Environmentalist Wangari Maathai

by Jen Cullerton Johnson ...

Illustrated by Sonia Lynn Sadler ...

Series series The Story of
This inspiring entry in the "Story of" line of chapter-book biographies features Wangari Maathai, the first African woman, and environmentalist, to win a Nobel Peace Prize.As a young girl in Kenya, Wangari was taught to respect nature. She grew up loving the land, plants, and animals that surrounded her -- from the giant mugumo trees her people, the Kikuyu, revered to the tiny tadpoles that swam ... Read more

$12.45 CAD

This inspiring entry in the "Story of" line of chapter-book biographies features Wangari Maathai, the first African woman, and environmentalist, to win a Nobel Peace Prize.As a young girl in Kenya, Wangari was taught to respect nature. She grew up loving the land, plants, and animals that surrounded her -- from the giant mugumo trees her people, the Kikuyu, revered to the tiny tadpoles that swam
... Read more
Nile River, The

by Monika Davies ...

Series series River Adventures
The Nile River runs south to north through 11 African countries! This title welcomes readers to explore the Nile’s route through wetlands and the Savanna Desert all the way to the Mediterranean Sea. Vibrant photos and thoughtfully leveled text detail how the river formed, as well as its importance to the wildlife and humans around it. Special features provide in-depth descriptions of major events ... Read more

$16.01 CAD

The Nile River runs south to north through 11 African countries! This title welcomes readers to explore the Nile’s route through wetlands and the Savanna Desert all the way to the Mediterranean Sea. Vibrant photos and thoughtfully leveled text detail how the river formed, as well as its importance to the wildlife and humans around it. Special features provide in-depth descriptions of major events
... Read more
Egypt

by Amy Rechner ...

Series series Country Profiles
The mention of Egypt immediately stirs up images of towering pyramids and powerful pharaohs, but there is so much more to discover! As young readers immerse themselves in this title, they will find a diverse land of deserts and fertile river plains, nomads and city-goers, and differing cultural norms and practices all while marveling over beautiful images of the people and landscape. ... Read more

$16.01 CAD

The mention of Egypt immediately stirs up images of towering pyramids and powerful pharaohs, but there is so much more to discover! As young readers immerse themselves in this title, they will find a diverse land of deserts and fertile river plains, nomads and city-goers, and differing cultural norms and practices all while marveling over beautiful images of the people and landscape.
... Read more
Child Soldier

When Boys and Girls Are Used in War

by Michel Chikwanine, Jessica Dee Humphreys ...

Illustrated by Claudia Dávila ...

Series series CitizenKid
Michel is like many other five-year-olds: he has a loving family and spends his days going to school and playing soccer. But in 1993, the Democratic Republic of Congo, where Michel and his family live, is a country in tumult. One afternoon Michel and his friends are kidnapped by rebel militants and forced to become child soldiers. Child Soldier is the sometimes heartbreaking but ultimately ... Read more

$8.90 CAD

Michel is like many other five-year-olds: he has a loving family and spends his days going to school and playing soccer. But in 1993, the Democratic Republic of Congo, where Michel and his family live, is a country in tumult. One afternoon Michel and his friends are kidnapped by rebel militants and forced to become child soldiers. Child Soldier is the sometimes heartbreaking but ultimately
... Read more

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