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22) South Africa
Author
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Introduces readers to the beauty of South Africa.
Author
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Africa has been coveted for its riches ever since the era of the Pharaohs. In past centuries, it was the lure of gold, ivory, and slaves that drew fortune-seekers, merchant-adventurers, and conquerors from afar. In modern times, the focus of attention is on oil, diamonds, and other valuable minerals. Land was another prize. The Romans relied on their colonies in northern Africa for vital grain shipments to feed the population of Rome. Arab invaders...
26) Africa
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Take a captivating journey across the continent of Africa to view the incredible array of plants and animals that live, hunt, and hide in Africa's distinct habitats. Stunning photographs take you along the shifting sands of the Sahara, across the wide savannah, up Mount Kilimanjaro, and through dense rainforests."--
27) Safari
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Introduces young wildlife enthusiasts to an array of creatures in their natural habitats on the African Savannah.
Author
Series
Treasure hunters (James Patterson) volume 2
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Twelve-year-old twins Bickford and Rebecca Kidd and their two older siblings travel to Africa to track down priceless artifacts that will keep the family's treasure hunting business afloat long enough to rescue their kidnapped mother--and possibly find their missing father"--
Author
Series
Adventures of Riley volume 2
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
Description
Riley travels with his Uncle Max to check on the animal population at a South African game reserve, and he learns lessons about conservation.
34) Africana
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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Description
"Divided into broad geographical sections which celebrate and showcase the peoples, landscapes and wildlife from different regions of this great continent, this book teaches about the history of the continent as the birthplace of the very first human beings, through rich historical civilisations such as the ancient Egyptians, the Benin Empire, and the Kingdom of Kush, up to the development of the dynamic cities of the modern day. Africana explores...
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Thsi book focuses on entrepreneurial development and the development of small businesses in Africa. The central idea of this book is that entrepreneurial development and small business development are connected. Entrepreneurship is lauded as an engine of growth (economic development and job creation), with small businesses often contributing to new job creation. Also, entrepreneurship and small business development are the heart of many countries'...
38) Skin
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Despite being born to Afrikaner parents, Sandra faces prejudice from her community due to her dark skin and African features. Torn between her family and the man she loves, Sandra must overcome the racial intolerance of her society in this uplifting true story.
39) Shifting shadows
Author
Series
Bravelands. Original series volume 4
Language
English
Formats
Description
With the false leader destroyed, the animals of Bravelands are searching for the true Great Parent, but a mysterious new menace is threatening their lives.
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