Search

Presents an overview of the political and economic status of each of the five main regions of Africa, examines areas of particular significance to the cultural development of Africa as a whole, and features alphabetically arranged articles that trace the history of each African nation and civilization.

Presents an illustrated introduction to Africa's ancient empires, and includes discussion of African music and dance, art and religion, trade with Europe, and slavery and colonization.

Surveys the history of Africa from the earliest times, through the periods of its great empires, to the time of its exploration by European travelers, to the present day.

Examines the history, culture, geography, and people of Africa; and covers topics including ancient civilizations, the slave trade, European colonization, literacy, and education.

Examines the history and culture of Africa, from ancient times through colonialization and slavery to the twentieth century.

By watching the other animals, a newborn elephant learns many uses for his wonderful trunk.

An introduction to the geography, various regions, natural resources, people, and wildlife of Africa, the world's second largest continent.

Text and illustrations survey Vasco da Gama's journey to find a sea route from Spain to India in the fifteenth century, describing Magellan's life before the voyage, his ships and crew, his arrival in India and his journey home, and his brutality upon his second voyage to India on orders from the King of Portugal.

In the Yoruba village of Oyo in 1440, Kai has the opportunity to realize her dream of becoming a sculptor, but at the price of separation from her life in Ife and the loss of her new-found closeness to her sister.

Briefly discusses the history, land, and cultures of Africa as told to the Afro-Bets kids by storyteller Mr.

Robert Haas, a photographer with National Geographic, presents his photographs of animals from around the world, which he shot from the air.

Jamila and her little sister are frightened by the loud city noises at their new apartment, but they find comfort in recalling the stories their great-grandma used to tell about life in Africa.

A baby boy, left alone in the African jungle after the deaths of his parents, is adopted by an ape and raised to manhood without ever seeing another human being.

A very brief introduction to the geography, various regions, and wildlife of Africa.

Using only prepositions as text, relates the adventures of two elephants as they travel to Africa to visit their Aunt Rwanda.