Unlock the Secrets of Ancient Egypt!Have you ever wondered how the pyramids were built, why mummies were wrapped in linen, or who ruled as the mighty Pharaohs? Discovering Ancient Egypt: Mummies, Pharaohs, and Pyramids is your ticket to one of the most fascinating civilizations in history!Perfect for curious kids aged 6-12, this book takes you on an unforgettable journey through the world of ancient Egypt. With colorful illustrations and easy-to-understand explanations, you'll explore:The towering pyramids and how they were constructed without modern machines.The secrets behind mummification and why even cats were mummified!The fascinating gods, myths, and stories that shaped Egyptian culture.The treasures buried with Pharaohs, including the legendary King Tutankhamun.Packed with fun facts, interactive activities, and vibrant visuals, this book brings history to life in a way that's exciting, educational, and easy to love. Whether you're a budding archaeologist or just love stories of the past, Discovering Ancient Egypt will ignite your imagination and answer your biggest questions about this incredible ancient world.Get ready to dig into the past and embark on a historical adventure like no other! Read more

Help your child grow with compassion by embracing diversity, showing kindness, and celebrating differences—keys to thriving in a beautifully diverse world! Your child is growing up in a world where they’ll encounter people who are different in many ways.Maybe they’ve met someone who speaks a different language, or perhaps they’ve noticed a classmate with a unique hairstyle, clothing, or a disability.Sometimes, these differences can feel unfamiliar, leaving kids confused or unsure of what to say. What if your child could see that while we’re different, we’re the samein the ways that matter most? On the other hand, your child may be the one who feels different—whether it’s because of their appearance, traditions, or abilities.It’s important for them to be proud of who they are, confident in their uniqueness, and prepared to share it with others, even if it feels awkward at times. What if they could understand that diversity makes us stronger and makes the world more exciting?That’s where this book comes in. It’s not just a collection of stories—it’s a vibrant mix of tales that help your child learn to embrace inclusive values and see the beauty in the colors and uniqueness of people all around them.In Inspiring Stories About Diversity, your child will meet 12 amazing new friends from different backgrounds and experiences who each have something special to share. From Becky’s Beautiful Braids to Santiago’s Secret Language, these stories will inspire them to celebrate the wonderful differences of all children around the world.Here’s a glimpse of what’s inside:12 empowering stories crafted to help your childunderstand the importance of empathy, kindness, and acceptance—whether they are learning to appreciate others' differences or embracing their own uniquenessFun, relatable characters from diverse backgrounds who show that differences are not just okay—they’re something to be celebratedThought-provoking lessons tied to real-life situations, helping your child navigate social experiences with confidence and respectA colorful journey that transforms the abstract concept of diversity into exciting and relatable stories your child will loveAn engaging writing style that captures their imagination while delivering valuable insightsSpecial messages at the end of each story designed to spark meaningful conversations between parents and children about differences like languages, abilities, diets, religions, race, cultures, and what it means to be inclusive.These stories will help your child grow into someone who not only loves and respects others but is also proud to be exactly who they are. Together, you’ll celebrate the magic of diversity and the message that we all belong.If you’re ready to help your child embrace diversity, feel confident in who they are, and become a kind, empathetic individual, click “Add to Cart” now! Read more

The start of a thrilling, highly illustrated series about a boy who finds a portal to a legendary world in his local barbershop . . . and learns he's the hero they've been waiting for. For younger fans of Black Panther and Last Gate of the Emperor!Jarell has never quite known where he belongs. He's ignored at home and teased at school for wanting to draw instead of playing sports with the other boys. The only place he's ever felt truly at ease is his local barbershop where the owner hangs Jarell's art up on the walls.When Jarell discovers a hidden portal in the barbershop, he's transported to a magical world that's unlike anything he's seen before. But it's not just the powerful gods and dangerous creatures that makes this world different--it's that everyone believes Jarell is the hero they've been waiting for. Read more

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Newbery Honor Book Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book Using original slave auction and plantation estate documents, Ashley Bryan offers a moving and powerful picture book that contrasts the monetary value of a person with the priceless value of life experiences and dreams that a slave owner could never take away.Imagine being looked up and down and being valued as less than chair. Less than an ox. Less than a dress. Maybe about the same as…a lantern. This gentle yet deeply powerful way goes to the heart of how a slave is given a monetary value by the slave owner, tempering this with the one thing that can’t be bought or sold: dreams. Inspired by the actual will of a plantation owner that lists the worth of each and every one of his “workers,” the author has created collages around that document, and others like it. Through fierce paintings and expansive poetry, he imagines and interprets each person’s life on the plantation, as well as the life their owner knew nothing about—their dreams and pride in knowing that they were worth far more than an overseer or madam ever would guess. Visually epic, and never before done, this stunning picture book is unlike anything you’ve seen. Read more

We are the young people, We will not be broken!For almost fifty years, apartheid forced the young people of South Africa to live apart as Blacks, Whites, Indians, and "Coloreds." This unique and dramatic collection of stories—by native South African and Carnegie Medalist Beverley Naidoo—is about young people's choices in a beautiful country made ugly by injustice. Each story is set in a different decade during the turbulent years from 1948 to 2000, and portrays powerful fictional characters who are caught up in very real and often disturbing events. Read more

The giant is growing. His madness is flourishing. And Sheba faces its deadliest peril yet! When Shioni and Talaku, the Mad Giant, encounter a Wasabi patrol near Castle Asmat, they uncover a deadly secret: a tunnel through the Simien Mountains used by Kalcha's troops. Have they averted disaster? Or has the trouble for Sheba only just begun? Suspecting Shioni of being Kalcha's spy, General Getu has confined her to the castle. But as the Sheban Elite warriors march into the Simien Mountains in search of Kalcha's encampment, Shioni learns they are already betrayed. Must she disobey the General, steal from the Princess of Sheba, and risk everything in a bid to stop Kalcha's deadly ambush? A race against time though the ancient garnet mines. A bargain with the Mad Giant. Captain Dabir's revenge on Shioni. A battle royal at the bridge over the Mesheha river. Join Shioni of Sheba in her most hair-raising adventure yet! The Mad Giant is the third book in a unique African fantasy adventure series set in the ancient Kingdom of Sheba, for middle grades/secondary age readers. Includes original illustrations by the Ethiopian artist Senait. Read more

Proverbs have a way of opening up the mind and bringing meanings to situations or experiences that might otherwise be difficult to explain. This book dives into some unique African proverbs and provides meaning and context for children to understand.The proverbs in this book will help your child understand life lessons and also make them enhance their critical thinking skills as well as increase their analytical skills. The questions section as well as the conversation guide helps ensure children understand what they read and explain in their own words. It also helps facilitate conversations between children as well as their parents and other adults.Proverbs often take time to understand, you need examples or relevant situations to help paint a picture or tell a story of what is being said. This book does that and more! It also has very colorful illustrations that your child will love to read over and over!This book will help your children:Better understand and solve problems; these are critical for social and intellectual purposesBecome thoughtful and have empathy toward othersIncrease self-awareness and how to navigate unknown situations/environments betterHave great life values and morals from knowledge gained from these excellent proverbs and their respective meaningsThis book will be great for your children for the reasons listed above and will be a great collection for your library or even your child's very first book!So why wait, add it to your cart, and enjoy reading it to children. Read more

A gripping tale of conflict and survival that has inspired millions of young readers and adults alike, with three million copies sold worldwide Eleven-year-old Salva is forced to flee on foot when his village comes under attack. Braving every imaginable hardship – including killer lions and hungry crocodiles – he is one of the 'lost boys' travelling the African continent on foot in search of his family and a safe place to stay. Nya goes to the pond two times a day to fetch water. It takes her eight hours. But there is unexpected hope, as these two stories set in Sudan – one unfolding in 2008 and one in 1985 – go on to intersect with Nya’s in an astonishing and moving way. Read more

Winner of the Jane Addams Peace Award. Tengo and Frikkie are childhood friends -- one is black, one is white. Tengo, a "boy" on Oom Koos's farm on the South African veld, and Frikkie, the farmer's nephew, who one day will inherit the family's land. Though they live in different and conflicting worlds, their friendship is forged when they are too young to know that there are lines that must not be crossed. Read more

Nelson Mandela --legendary freedom fighter and revolutionary, first black president of South Africa and Nobel Peace prize winner--stated that his childhood in the Transkei countryside taught him everything he needed to know in life. This biographical novel brings to life Mandela’s childhood and his tribal initiation at sixteen when he resolved to live up to his name—Troublemaker—and fight for freedom for his people. Read more

A friendship between an African boy and an Indian girl is tested in Idi Amin’s Uganda: “Fascinating and beautiful . . . hard to put down and hard to forget.” —Kashmira Sheth, author of Boys Without NamesA Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books of 2019 Selection and a Canadian Children’s Book Center Best Books for Kids & Teens Pick Asha and her best friend, Yesofu, never cared about the differences between them: Indian. African. Girl. Boy. Short. Tall. But when the president, Idi Amin, announces that Indians have ninety days to leave the country, suddenly those differences are the only things that people in Entebbe can see—not the shared after-school samosas or Asha cheering for Yesofu at every cricket game.Wanting her life to stay the same, Asha clings to her world tighter than ever before. But Yesofu is torn, pulled between his friends, his family, and a promise of a better future. Now as neighbors leave and soldiers line the streets, the two find that nothing seems sure—not even their friendship. Tensions between Indians and Africans intensify and the deadline to leave is fast approaching. Could the bravest thing of all be to let each other go?From Tina Athaide comes a soaring tale of empathy, hope, and resilience, as two best friends living under Idi Amin’s divisive rule must examine where—and who—they call home.“Address[es] the human complexity of literal borders and figurative walls and lives that are irrevocably and heartbreakingly changed in crises.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)“A moving story.” —Booklist“For those wondering how to discuss the dangers of manipulative and toxic nationalism with children, this delicately told story is it . . . a nuanced and balanced way to see politics through a child’s eyes.” —Nadia Hashimi, author of The Pearl that Broke Its Shell“In alternating perspectives within the 90-day countdown, both characters reckon with questions that are still relevant in today’s world.” —School Library Journal Read more

Die De Beers word gedwing om tydelik ’n heenkome op ’n plaas in die Oos-Vrystaat te soek nadat hulle wa gebreek het. Dis winter, en soos die donker sneeuwolke oor die Drakensberg aanrol, word die gesin deur tragedie getref.Geïnspireer deur die verhaal wat van geslag tot geslag oorvertel word, is hierdie die storie van swaarkry, opoffering en onbaatsugtige liefde, wat hom tydens die laat 1800’s in Suid-Afrika afspeel.“Die verhaal van Racheltjie de Beer het universele trefkrag, en Brett Michael Innes se vertolking, met die enkele feite tot sy beskikking, asook die kreatiewe uitbou van die res van die verhaal, spreek van ’n sensitiewe insig in en empatie met die karakters wat deur tragedie met ’n pynlike verlede moes vrede maak.” Die ErfenisstigtingBINNEKORT TE SIEN IN ROLPRENTTEATERSwww.youtube.com/watch?v=P8RlhzPe1rU Read more

Join The Secret Explorers as they go up against thieves in ancient Egypt in the third installment of this action-packed, fact-filled book series.The Secret Explorers come together from all four corners of the globe to fix problems, solve mysteries, and gather knowledge all over the planet - and beyond. Whenever their help is needed, a special sign will appear on a door. They step through to the Exploration Station and receive their mission...In The Secret Explorers and the Tomb Robbers, Gustavo (history expert) and Kiki (engineering expert) are set the mission of stopping the Cairo Museum from closing down. They travel back in time to ancient Egypt and are soon drawn into a tense, thrilling adventure that involves breaking into pyramids, learning ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics, and stopping thieves hoping to rob all the treasure from the Pharaoh's tomb. Packed with fun illustrations and facts about the real-life Pharaoh Khufu and his treasures, ancient Egyptian religion, and how mummies were made, this thrilling adventure is perfect for young readers.Also available as an audiobook, narrated by actor Alfred Enoch. Read more

"Amira, look at me," Muma insists.She collects both my hands in hers."The Janjaweed attack without warning.If ever they come-- run."Finally, Amira is twelve. Old enough to wear a toob, old enough for new responsibilities. And maybe old enough to go to school in Nyala-- Amira's one true dream.But life in her peaceful Sudanese village is shattered when the Janjaweed arrive. The terrifying attackers ravage the town and unleash unspeakable horrors. After she loses nearly everything, Amira needs to dig deep within herself to find the strength to make the long journey-- on foot-- to safety at a refugee camp. Her days are tough at the camp, until the gift of a simple red pencil opens her mind-- and all kinds of possibilities.New York Times bestselling and Coretta Scott King Award-winning author Andrea Davis Pinkney's powerful verse and Coretta Scott King Award-winning artist Shane W. Evans's breathtaking illustrations combine to tell an inspiring tale of one girl's triumph against all odds. Read more

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"A fresh, lively voice. . . . Replete with details of daily life." — Kirkus ReviewsThe year is 1464 BC, and Nakht’s family is moving to the city of Memphis. Nakht, who is studying to be a scribe, keeps a journal of the many sights and sounds of the bustling city — temples and pyramids, cargo ships, a hippopotamus hunt, even a tomb robbery. Presented as a lively diary, here is an invitation for readers to witness firsthand what life was like for one boy in Egypt 3,500 years ago. Read more

This is the story of love, commitment and the flowering of the human spirit against the background of South Africa’s apartheid.Frightened that their baby sister Dineo will die, thirteen-year-old Naledi and her younger brother Tiro run away from their grandmother to Johannesburg to find their mother, who works there as a maid. Their journey illustrates at every turn the grim realities of apartheid – the pass laws, bantustans, racism, the breakdown of family life.The opulence of the white “Madam’s” house contrasts starkly with the reality that Naledi and Tiro face – that their baby sister is suffering from starvation, not an incurable disease.This edition of Beverley Naidoo’s classic story includes a special “Why You’ll Love This Book” introduction by Michael Rosen, the Children’s Laureate. Read more

A beautiful Ethiopian princess must use courage, strength, and leadership to conquer a dangerous enemy set on destroying the wealthy Kingdom of Sheba.Princess Makeda was born into a loving royal family but when her father, King Agabos, unexpectedly dies, the lives of Makeda and her mother, Queen Ismenie, are turned upside-down. Grief-stricken, yet angry for vengeance, Makeda must use her intelligence and resiliency to navigate a toxic, male-dominated hierarchy. With the odds stacked against her and her back against the wall, Makeda embarks on the deadliest mission of her life to restore honor and safety to the Kingdom of Sheba.This African Fantasy Epic is beautifully written and illustrated for both grade school children as well as fans of afrocentric anime, comics, and graphic novels. If you like historical fiction with a powerful black female hero, then you will love this ancient tale of courage and redemption. Buy Makeda the Queen of Sheba today to experience her incredible journey from young princess to legendary African queen. Read more

A secret world under the Simiens, A witch bent on a terrible revenge, Beset by troubles on all sides, the very future of Sheba is threatened. Wounded. Staked out as lion-bait. Hunted for her powers, Shioni scours the mountains for the secret Valley of the Giants, and a way back to the tunnels of Fiuriel. Can she uncover these enigmas, plumbing the hidden worlds beneath the Simiens before Kalcha’s mighty Hyenas and the Nubian army destroy the Kingdom of Sheba, and all Shioni loves? For an orphan girl of unknown heritage, the stakes have never been higher. Released from slavery into service as a young warrior of Sheba, Shioni must race against time to discover her own secrets before Kalcha releases Belshalar, the great dragon of the Simiens. Deep secrets, high adventure and astonishing revelations lurk in the Night of the Hyenas. Will Shioni win the day with the courage and integrity of her heart? Read more