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Danny and his friend Ettie visit the zoo on a snowy day and write a comic book inspired by the elephant, aardvark, and other animals they see.

A girl imagines herself in Africa with lions, elephants, monkeys, rhinos, zebras, and other animals.

Captivating story of a young lion who is tricked out of his kingdom by his wily uncle, only to discover his inner strength and return to fight for what is his.

Provides a record of Africa's past, based on archaeology and oral histories.

Lila, concerned about the effects of the unrelenting sun on her village, tries to coax some rain out of the sky by telling it sad stories.

Introduces readers to endangered animals with an illustrated story that follows Black Rhino and Tickbird as they consult with other animals about why their friend Crocodile is crying.

"Discussion of archeological discoveries concerning the origins of man in East Africa to vivid accounts of the empires of Ghana and Mali, the migrations of the Bantu and other peoples, the Dahomey, Ashanti, Zulu, Luba, and Lunda states, the Swahili civilization, and the penetration by foreigners in the mid-nineteenth century"--Flyleaf.

Chronicles the lives and experiences of New York journalist Henry Morton Stanley and Scottish medical missionary David Livingstone, describing the circumstances of their 1871 encounter in Africa and the events that led to and stemmed from it.

Presents facts and figures about Africa, covering the history, land, economy, people, and cities of the world's second largest continent, and including maps and flag illustrations, a calendar of festivals, recipes, and other reference materials.

Briefly discusses Africa's early societies, west and central kingdoms, and trading cities of the east African coast.

Describes many African dances and discusses their origins and their significance as a reflection of almost every aspect of African life.

Describes the origins, history, and culture of the Ameru, known as Ngaa, who live in eastern Kenya.

A look at the culture, history, and contemporary life of the Ejagham people of the Cross River area of Cameroon and Nigeria.