africa

Describes more than sixty ideas and innovations that originated in Africa.

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

Contains approximately four hundred alphabetized, cross-referenced entries on Africa from approximately 1500 to 1850, covering places, peoples, individuals, cultural practices, religions, movements, events, and other topics.

Contains approximately four hundred alphabetized, cross-referenced entries on Africa from the sixth century to the start of the sixteenth century, covering places, peoples, individuals, cultural practices, religions, movements, events, and other topics.

While hunting for food in the rain forest for his starving village, a young boy encounters a panther that teaches him how to conserve.

A photographic exploration of the wonders of Africa, traveling by Land Cruiser, camel, dwhow, and on foot through twelve countries in an attempt to answer questions about what modern African-Americans have in common with their African ancestors, and to discover what Africans have contributed to civilization.

The death of Mufasa leaves young Simba next in line to rule Pride Rock as Lion King, but his evil Uncle Scar convinces Simba to run away instead.

Provides information on Africa through the use of maps, covering countries, landforms, climates, resources, population, major cities, and landmarks.

Kojo, a poor boy in Ghana, finds a way out of poverty and helps others do the same after he is given a small loan and buys a hen.

Explores the concept of colonialism in Joseph Conrad's "Heart of Darkness," with background information on the author.