DescriptionFrom the time Jane Goodall was a girl, she dreamed of a life spent working with animals. Her earliest fascination with animals inspired her to hide in a henhouse so that she could watch hens lay their eggs. After years of study, at 23, Jane Goodall made h…
DescriptionThis collection will have you clapping, dancing, shouting, and laughing! It will leave you breathless. Join Ashley Bryan as he performs some of his best-loved stories and poems, including poems from Sing to the Sun, "Ananse the Spider in Search of a Fool, " "The Cat's Purr, " "Turtle Knows Your Name, " and "The Story of Lightning and Thunder." Beloved for his brilliant illustrations, joyous poetry, and spirited retellings of African folktales, Bryan is the recipient of many awards for his illustrations and children's books, including the Coretta Scott King Award, the New England Book Award, the Hope S. Dean Memorial Award, and the Parents Choice Foundation Award.
DescriptionWith the Rector Peter Harris and his family arrive back from Africa, the villagers of Turnham Malpas heave huge sighs of relief, everything is back to normal. But Peter has other ideas. He decides to return to Africa and fulfil his promise of working ther…
DescriptionAccording to the United Nations, Sudanese government officials and the Janjaweed are responsible for killing and torturing civilians, destroying villages, rape and other forms of sexual violence, and pillaging and forced displacement throughout Darfur. Ru…
