Africa Kids

Your story begins in Africa. Your African ancestors defied the odds and survived 400 years of slavery in America and passed down an extraordinary legacy to you. Beginning in Africa before 1619, Your Legacy presents an unprecedentedly accessible, empowering, and proud introduction to African American history for children. While your ancestors’ freedom was taken from them, their spirit was not; This book celebrates their accomplishments, acknowledges their sacrifices, and defines how they are remembered - and how their stories should be taught.

When chickens are disappearing fast from the village, everyone believes it’s a curse; even the Chief, who calls off the yearly celebration harvest which also happens to be Farai’s birthday. Farai who is determined to have his party is determined to solve the mystery of the vanishing chickens. It is only when Farai pays attention to every detail that he finds out where the the chickens are disappearing to.

You might know that African elephants are the largest land animals on Earth, but there’s so much more to learn about these tusked creatures. Listen to find out why the grandmother is in charge of an elephant family, and why big ears help elephants cool down! Meet a baby elephant as it takes its first steps, and discover how to tell the difference between an African elephant and an Asian elephant. The book also looks at the conservation challenges these iconic animals face due to climate change and ivory poaching.

Learn about African American Inventors & Scientists who shaped the world like Benjamin Banneker, Elijah McCoy, Madam C.J. Walker and many more. Readers ages 8-11 can find short, easy-to-read biographies with illustrations. A timeline of events and a glossary to help deepen a child's vocabulary and comprehension are included in the back of the book. NOTE: This ebook is the companion guide to the African American Inventors and Scientists Activity Book. Links to download FREE printable puzzles are included inside.

This book spotlights John Lewis, known for his role in the Civil Rights Movement, having helped organize the March on Washington and the Selma Voting Rights March, and for his lifelong dedication to public service as a member of the House of Representatives. John Lewis was never afraid to get in good trouble.

Join Farai a brave orphan boy on this first adventure set in the African Savannah, read about how he evades the oldest cowherd to travel deep into the dangerous African bush, how he saves the village calves from some blood thirsty Hyenas. But mind the bats; Oh but most of all find out how he outwits the Hyenas to become the youngest cowherd in Khumalo.

In this audiobook we discuss the greatest US marshal of all time: Bass Reeves, the Texas Ranger that the character The Lone Ranger was based off of. Did you know that he was a real person? Learn about the man who was the real Lone Ranger! Share this and more amazing stories with your children! Give them a true historical foundation and a sense of belonging.

When Grandma Mimi comes to visit, she always brings warm hugs, sweet treats...and her purse. You never know what she'll have in there - fancy jewelry, tokens from around the world, or something special just for her granddaughter. It might look like a normal bag from the outside, but Mimi and her granddaughter know that it's pure magic! In this adorable, energetic ode to visits from grandma, Vanessa Brantley Newton shows how an ordinary day can become extraordinary.

LAVA - A Caterpillar's Dream In the heart of a lush garden, under the shade of a leafy bough, lives Lava, a small green caterpillar with a boundless curiosity and a heart full of dreams. Each day, as she navigates the vast world on her leaf, Lava marvels at the beauty around her and wonders what lies beyond the garden's borders. Her world is small, yet her imagination is as vast as the sky. But Lava's life is about to change. A chance encounter with a dewdrop sets her on a path of discovery, where she meets Tuntun, the wise and dazzling lizard, and learns the joy of dance from a cheerful ...

What are African elephants? How different are they from Asian elephants? What do they look like, and what do they like to do? What makes male and female elephants different from each other? These and more questions will be answered with the help of this audiobook. Elephants are big and somewhat scary, especially for young kids. But with this audiobook, kids will surely have fun learning about these big animals and will be taught to appreciate them a lot more.

AN AMAZON BESTSELLING BOOK FOR KIDS! An entertaining story that celebrates friendship, diversity, and environmental awareness. This engaging, illustrated, middle grade chapter book is a great addition to classroom and homeschool libraries and should appeal to fans of Ramona Quimby, Jada Jones, Judy Moody, and Junie B. Jones. Sophie's lost in the jungle, and the sun is going down... Sixth grader Sophie Washington and her friends are in for a week of adventure when her father signs them up for a spring break mission trip to Costa Rica. Her dreams of lazing on the beach under palm trees are ...

Born enslaved, Harriet Tubman rose up to become one of the most successful, determined, and well-known conductors of the Underground Railroad. With her family's love planted firmly in her heart, Harriet looked to the North Star for guidance - and its light helped guide her way out of slavery. Her courage made it possible for her to help others reach freedom, too.

What are birds? How many different species of birds are in the world? What are bird habitats? How many species of birds can be found in Africa? What is the meaning behind the color of birds? These and more questions will be answered with the help of this book.

Here’s the whole, true story of Rosa Parks’ life - and the spark of change she helped light for the civil rights movement. Unlike other Rosa Parks books for kids, So Other People Would Be Also Free reveals how Rosa’s lifetime of experiences inspired her famous choice - when she stayed seated on a segregated bus to take a stand for racial equality.

Fun Chapter Book Camp Adventures for Girls Social Sara Girl Adventures is a fun chapter book series for girls age 6 to 10. The fourth book, Haters! is all about Sara and her twin sister Mara continuing their fun summer adventure on Kelly Island. The sisters go to a camp for girls. They have fun at first, but a bully soon begins to cause them problems. Can they sort it out? Read the story and find out today! This story is roughly 5,000 words.

ABC I Love Me takes black children along for a journey of self love, confidence, and adventure while teaching young learners positive affirmations for each letter of the alphabet. This book encourages children to accept their unique qualities, and promotes positive self-esteem and a healthy lifestyle.

With so many stories left untold, kids can often wonder if their ancestors had any part in shaping this great nation. Well kiddies, wonder no more! We got you! Parents, now you can pick up your copy of the American History series created by K. S. Horne.

Perched high on the snowy slopes of the Mabombo Ranges lies The Grandest Hotel on Earth. It's wilder than the African savanna, more fantastical than Disneyland and more magical than Shangri-la. So when ordinary 11-year-old Vincent meets the hotel's young Florence, he sets off on a path leading into his most wondrous dreams. But, of course, dreams have a funny way of taking strange and surprising turns, and, before long, Vincent is torn between right and wrong, friendship and family and the most enticing of desires—to see into the future.

A FUN READ ALL YEAR ROUND! Santa Claus is Coming to Town Christmas is three weeks away and a mysterious “Santa” has been mailing presents to sixth grader Sophie Washington in this adorable, illustrated chapter book for middle grade readers. There is no secret Santa gift exchange going on at her school, so she can’t imagine who it could be. Sophie’s best friends, Chloe, Valentina, and Mariama guess the gift giver is either Nathan Jones or Toby Johnson, two boys in Sophie’s class who have liked her in the past, but she’s not so sure. Sophie uncovers clues to find her secret Santa ...

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.