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This anthology includes eight traditional tales from all over Africa. Sumptuous hand-sewn collage artwork decorated with African beads adorns these unforgettable tales of bravery, wisdom, wit and heroic deeds.
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Presents an overview of the Ghana, Mali, and Songhai people of Africa, including who they were, where they lived, their cultures and daily lives.
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John James Audubon's passion for the outdoors in general and for birds specifically inspires an account of Audubon's early observations of birds nesting near his Pennsylvania boyhood home.
A brief biography of naturalist and artist John James Audobon, focusing on his first visit to America, his love of birds, and his discoveries about bird migrations.
4. Cathedral
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Presents an illustrated look at the step-by-step building of a thirteenth-century Gothic cathedral.
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In this version of Cinderella set in Egypt in the sixth century B.C., Rhodopes, a slave girl, eventually comes to be chosen by the Pharaoh to be his queen.
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This pre-Columbian creation myth tells the story of Quetzalcoatl, one of the most important deities in ancient Mesoamerica, and his quest to create humankind. The gods tried to make humans during each sun, or age, but each time failed. So when they grew tired, only one did not give up: Quetzalcoatl, also called the Feathered Serpent. Determined, the Feathered Serpent embarks on a dangerous journey full of fearsome foes and harsh elements, facing each...
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An introduction to the social, political, and civil customs and practices of ancient Rome.
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The artist, ceramicist, writer, and storyteller describes his experiences growing up in a small village in Mali with his grandparents, and discusses how the memories have stayed with him his whole life.
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A fictional account of the nomadic wanderings of the boy who grew up to become Mali's great fourteenth-century leader, Mansa Musa.
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When Assa finds her beautiful sister Mee-An the perfect mate, the two sisters go off to live with him, only to discover that he is not at all what he seems to be.
Humorous African folktale tells about beautiful Mee-An who wants to get married but can't seem to find a man who is as perfect as she is.
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An exploration of the metric system, including centimeters, grams, and liters.
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Follows the adventures of Minn, a three-legged snapping turtle, as she slowly makes her way from her birthplace at the headwaters of the Mississippi River to the mouth of river on the Gulf of Mexico.
The adventure of a three-legged snapping turtle as she travels from the headwaters to the mouth of the Mississippi River illustrate the life cycle of the turtle and the geography, history, geology, and climate of the river.
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A collection of short poems which, when reversed, provide new perspectives on the fairy tale characters they feature.
16. Mosque
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Offers an inside look into how a mosque was built in Turkey in the late 1600s, discussing building materials, construction, and functionality in terms of society.
Reveals the methods and materials used to construct a mosque in late-sixteenth century Turkey.
Through an examination of the architectural design, methods, and materials used in creating an incredible sixteenth century mosque in Turkey, the purpose of this structure and its relevance to...
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A collection of traditional stories from different parts of Africa,featuring varied characters and themes-- some familiar, some newer.
19. Pharaoh's boat
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Presents the story of a boat of ancient Egypt that was build in the shadow of the Great Pyramid of Giza by the shipbuilders of their time to serve the pharaoh, Cheops, on his journey through the underworld.
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In this version of "Little Red Riding Hood," set in Ghana, a young girl fails to heed Granny's warning about the dangers of talking to strangers.