Africas Child

Unlike the other presidents, Nelson Mandela was once a prisoner for 27 years. His tale is one of bravery, hope, and inspiration. Know about his struggles and his accomplishments. By listening to this book, you will finally get to understand why Nelson Mandela was loved not only his people, but by the world, too.

South Africa is known to have many tribes, and each has its own belief system. Shaka Zulu was a leader who united South African tribes. How did he do it? Listening to his life story will help you understand the traits of a true leader. Would you like to unite peoples when you grow up? Then, be inspired by biography book for kids aged 9 to 12.

Pimpa recibe una invitación para el cumpleaños de tres amigos: Leo, Bombo y Coco Cocodrilo. Así comienza una nueva aventura de la curiosa perrita, una historia emocionante que llevará a pequeños y mayores a través de mares, desiertos, bosques... ¡hasta África!

Pimpa recibe una invitación para el cumpleaños de tres amigos: Leo, Bombo y Coco. Así comienza una nueva aventura de la curiosa perrita, una historia emocionante que transportará a pequeños y grandes por mares, desiertos y bosques... ¡hasta llegar a África! Pimpa es una perrita muy alegre con manchas rojas. Junto con su amigo y dueño Amando, un hombre con un gran bigote y que siempre lleva sombrero, protagoniza originales y emocionantes aventuras. Conoce en cada historia a sus nuevos amigos y déjate llevar por la curiosidad y la imaginación.

La Pimpa riceve una lettera: è l'invito al compleanno di tre amici: Leo, Bombo e Cocco Coccodrillo. Inizia così una fantastica avventura della curiosa cagnolina a pois rossi. Una storia entusiasmante che accompagna gli ascoltatori, grandi e piccini, in un viaggio attraverso mari, deserti e foreste alla scoperta del continente africano.

In Ghana and some other west African countries, when a baby is born, the extended family prepares for a whole week to welcome the little one at a celebration called an outdooring. Andani can't wait to meet her new baby cousin, but a week is so long! As her aunties and uncles prepare cassava, tuo zaafi, fufu, and other delicious foods for the outdooring, Andani will have to patiently (well, okay, sometimes not so patiently) wait to perform the most important job of all: being the first to greet the little one by name.

What if home was a place you’ve never been? For Kofi, a first-generation Ghanaian American boy, home is a country called Ghana. But it’s a place he’s never been. When tasked to bring a dish that best represents his family’s culture to school for a potluck lunch, Kofi is torn. With the help of his Nanabarima (grandfather), Kofi learns the hardship and resilience his family has endured—and how food has always been an integral part their story and culture. Sankofa is a reminder that food can transport you to a place called home—even if you’ve never been.

Have you ever heard of hieroglyphics? Do you know what a mummy is? All these things came from ancient Egypt. More than 4,000 years ago, the ancient Egyptians created tools and treasures that still shape our lives. Find out where the ancient Egyptians lived, what their lives were like, and what happened to them. Discover how they changed the world!

Die Spuren der alten Ägypter sind Jahrtausende alt: Pyramiden, Mumien und Tempelruinen erzählen von reicher Kultur und spannenden Geschichten. Wie haben die ägyptischen Götter die Welt erschaffen? Wie revolutionierte Pharao Echnaton das Reich? Wie ließ König Cheops seine legendäre Pyramide errichten? Und wie starb die schöne Kleopatra?

There are three important laws in Ezomo’s village: Do not go to The Valley, do not go out at night, and never, ever, ever open the magical door that protects them all. But when Ezomo encounters the leopard believed to have killed his father, he and his two best friends embark on a journey that leads them past the boundaries set by their elders. With his friends by his side, Ezomo chases after the leopard, certain that it has the power to cure all. But in the process, he discovers the truth about his village. And that cautionary tales exist for a reason.

Life takes unusual turns for a nomadic family and their animals, including a young pup born far away in the African desert. Due to sudden, strange events at their kraal, he is adopted by a free-range farmer to herd cattle in Molodi Valley. The pup, whose Faunalang name is Flame, faces many a challenge to prove himself to more than one of his new family.

This is a story of a little girl who is motivated by her dreams to enter a dancing competition in her village. African dance uses improvisation and the entire body. Some dancers learn their moves from former dancers, who became famous by participating in dance during various rituals, celebrations, or festivities.

Kiki loves the color red, but, when she discovers a magical, friendly lizard, she learns how magical all the colors of the rainbow can be! Follow Kiki, the girl from Kribi, as she shows the beauty of the Central African landscape, learns the rewards of curiosity, and experiences the fun of learning with friends.

Of all her friends, Abia has been at the Shimelba Refugee Camp the longest - seven years, four months, and 16 days. Papa says that's too long and they need a forever home. Until then, though, Abia has something important to do. Be a queen. Sometimes she's a noisy queen, banging on her drum as she and Mama wait in the long line for rice to cook for dinner. Sometimes she's a quiet queen, cuddling her baby cousin to sleep while Auntie is away collecting firewood.

When Tantoh Nforba was a child, his fellow students mocked him for his interest in gardening. Today he's an environmental hero, bringing clean water and bountiful gardens to the central African nation of Cameroon. Authors Miranda Paul and Baptiste Paul share Farmer Tantoh's inspiring story.

African penguins waddle around nesting colonies in lower numbers than ever before. Despite South African government efforts to protect the penguin colonies and their ocean fish supply, young penguins still struggle to survive. Fuzzy chicks waiting for food in open nests may overheat in the sun or become prey. Others simply may not get enough food to survive on their own once their parents leave.

Zum Geburtstag bekommt Per von seiner Großmutter eine Briefmarkensammlung geschenkt. Nicht sehr spannend, findet er. Doch da entdeckt er unter dem Album alte Briefe. Sie stammen aus der Feder eines Mädchens namens Ska. Merkwürdig: Ska hat vor achtzig Jahren in Afrika gelebt. Das sieht Per an den Briefmarken und auch daran, dass er die Schrift nicht entziffern kann. Aber seine Großmutter kann Sütterlin lesen und liest ihm die Briefe vor. Sie, die sonst so streng ist, hat dabei eine weiche Stimme. Per ist begeistert und schreibt Ska auch einen Brief.

Through riddles and songs, myths and legends, both children and adults are invited to delve into parallel worlds where they are taught valuable lessons on friendship, hard work, bravery, and much more.

In Jelly Beans the Cheetah and Hope, the unlikely pairing of a sad little girl and a captured cheetah discover how much they share in common when they embark on an adventure in friendship. They've both experienced profound loss but persevere through sharing empathy, kindness, joy, and love.

Ebo's sister left months ago. Now his brother has disappeared, too, and Ebo knows that to see them again, he must follow in their footsteps and make the hazardous voyage from Ghana to a safe haven in Europe. So the 12-year-old sets off on an epic journey that takes him across the Sahara Desert to the dangerous streets of Tripoli and finally out to the merciless sea. Powerful and timely, this novel brings to life Ebo's unquenchable hope for a new life in the face of daunting and perilous obstacles.