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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.9 - AR Pts: 15
Language
English
Description
An elephant hunter's chronicle of his safari into the interior of South Africa to search for a fabled diamond mine and to rescue the brother of the English gentleman who accompanies him across the deserts and mountains.
2) Prester John
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Language
English
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South Africa, 1900. After his father dies, nineteen-year-old David Crawfurd is sent off to South Africa to earn his living as a storekeeper in the back of beyond. A strange encounter on the journey suggests that dark deeds and treacherous intrigues are afoot - all bound up with the mysterious primeval kingdom of Prester John. Written as a boys' adventure story and set mostly in South Africa (where Buchan had worked), "Prester John" was published in...
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Magic tree house. Original series volume 11
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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The magic tree house takes Jack and Annie to Africa where they meet up with wonderful wild animals, a very hungry warrior, and where they even solve a riddle.
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Language
English
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"The world of mummies, pharaohs, and pyramids leaps off the pages of this upper elementary guide to ancient Egyptian civilization. Readers will discover the history and culture of ancient Egypt, from the earliest settlers of the Nile to the final dynasty of Antony and Cleopatra. Egypt's most famous inventions-including papyrus, hieroglyphs, and the 365-day calendar-are presented along with facts about its pantheon of deities and highly organized class...
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English
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"Africa is brought to life in this imaginative look at the plants, animals, and people that make it such a fascinating continent. Studies of both traditional tribes and modern African cities showcase Africa's diversity, and authentic activities allow kids to dive into the rich culture by making a Maasai bivouac shelter, writing a fable in the African style, working as a field biologist, making a ritual elephant mask, and learning to tie an African...
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Akimbo series volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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When Akimbo and his park ranger father unintentionally capture a lion cub near an African game park, Akimbo wants to keep the cub.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
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"Full-color portraits illustrate the stories of ten people-rulers, educators, inventors, scholars, and explorers-who helped shape the African continent and the world from ancient times through the tumultuous sixteenth century"--
9) Africa
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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This book is an introduction to the unique people, plants, animals, geographical features, history, cultures, and today's tourism of Africa.
10) South Africa
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Language
English
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"Engaging images accompany information about South Africa. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
500L
Language
English
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Description
"Welcome to South Africa! Hear the sounds of 11 official languages. See lions and elephants on safari. Try new sports like cricket and rugby. Learn about the people, places, and traditions of this diverse African country."--Provided by publisher.
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Series
Language
English
Description
"Separating the vast continent into its many distinct and diverse countries, this comprehensive reference introduces the ancient civilizations and tribes, unique traditions, and amazing wildlife of Africa. With 25 fun projects that kids can complete using easily accessible supplies and even recycled materials, this study clearly demonstrates what life is like in each unique setting. Step-by-step instructions show how to make shields for an initiation...
15) Africa
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to Africa. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
17) South Africa
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
This book briefly examines the history, people, and environment of the country of South Africa.
Author
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
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Description
"Africa, the worlds, second largest continent, is home to more than 50 countries. Africa has valuable resources, bustling cities, diverse cultures. Yet Africa is also a continent with many problems. African countries are among the world's poorest. Hunger is common and jobs are rare. Many countries are torn by ongoing wars or devastated by disease. This book provides an overview of the natural features, history, economy, and cultures of this fascinating...
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Tarzan volume 2
Language
English
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Description
In this second addition to Edgar Rice Burroughs' epic adventures of Tarzan, listeners will find the jungle man leaving America to visit old friends in Europe. Through spirals of action, disaster, and shipwreck, we find Tarzan and a group of travelers, including his first love Jane and his new archenemy Rokoff, back in the jungle where he was raised. Encountering even more hardship in the harsh jungle, Tarzan again fights wild animals and savage tribes...
20) Africa
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English
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"Describes the countries and peoples of Africa, including their history, climate, plants and animals, government, and more. Includes "Culture Profile" and "Landmark Profile" special features"--
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