Jambo Means Hello

Jambo Means Hello
Author: Muriel L. Feelings
Publisher:
Total Pages: 49
Release: 2011-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9781437977080

This book introduces the reader to words in Swahili, the language spoken across more of Africa than any other language. Author Muriel Feelings states in her introduction: żThere is a Swahili proverb that says: 'Haba na haba hujaza kibabaż: Little by little fills the measure. It is hoped that through this introduction to Swahili, children of African ancestry will seek to learn more little by littleż, through available books, people, and travel.ż In fact, children of any ancestry will also enjoy learning the Swahili words presented here. Tom Feelingsż sepia-toned illustrations of life in Africa are subtle yet luminous. Includes a map of the continent of Africa, showing countries where Swahili is spoken. żA lyrical song of Swahili life.ż żSuperbly beautiful.ż A Caldecott Honor Book.

Moja Means One

Moja Means One
Author: Muriel L. Feelings
Publisher: Perfection Learning
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1987-09
Genre: Africa, East
ISBN: 9780812453805

A counting book that gives a beautiful tribute to the heritage of east Africa.

Jambo Means Hello

Jambo Means Hello
Author: Muriel L. Feelings
Publisher: Dial
Total Pages: 66
Release: 1974
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN:

Presents a word, with English translation, for each of the twenty-four letters in the Swahili alphabet. Brief explanation of each word introduces an East African custom.

Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants

Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants
Author: Andrea Beaty
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2019-04-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1683354761

You loved the bestselling picture books starring Rosie Revere, Ada Twist, and Iggy Peck. Now you can follow The Questioneers' further adventures in all-new chapter books! Don’t miss the first instant New York Times bestselling volume, Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters. In Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants, Ada must rely on her curious mind, her brave spirit, and her best pals Rosie Revere and Iggy Peck to solve a mystery in her own backyard. Ada Twist is full of questions. A scientist to her very core, Ada asks why again and again. One question always leads to another until she’s off on a journey of discovery! When Rosie Revere’s Uncle Ned gets a little carried away wearing his famous helium pants, it’s up to Ada and friends to chase him down. As Uncle Ned floats farther and farther away, Ada starts asking lots of questions: How high can a balloon float? Is it possible for Uncle Ned to float into outer space? And what’s the best plan for getting him down? Collect them all! Add these other STEM favorites from #1 New York Times bestselling team Andrea Beaty and David Roberts to your family library today! Rosie Revere, Engineer Ada Twist, Scientist Iggy Peck, Architect Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters Ada Twist’s Big Project Book for Stellar Scientists Iggy Peck’s Big Project Book for Amazing Architects Rosie Revere’s Big Project Book for Bold Engineers The Questioneers Family Calendar, coming May 2019!

We All Went on Safari

We All Went on Safari
Author: Laurie Krebs
Publisher: Barefoot Books
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2004
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781841481197

Arusha, Mosi, Tumpe and their friends embark on an exciting counting adventure through the grasslands of Tanzania, discovering all different kinds of African animals as they count from one to ten.

House of Dreams: The Life of L. M. Montgomery

House of Dreams: The Life of L. M. Montgomery
Author: Liz Rosenberg
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2018-06-12
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0763699063

An affecting biography of the author of Anne of Green Gables is the first for young readers to include revelations about her last days and to encompass the complexity of a brilliant and sometimes troubled life. Once upon a time, there was a girl named Maud who adored stories. When she was fourteen years old, Maud wrote in her journal, “I love books. I hope when I grow up to be able to have lots of them.” Not only did Maud grow up to own lots of books, she wrote twenty-four of them herself as L. M. Montgomery, the world-renowned author of Anne of Green Gables. For many years, not a great deal was known about Maud’s personal life. Her childhood was spent with strict, undemonstrative grandparents, and her reflections on writing, her lifelong struggles with anxiety and depression, her “year of mad passion,” and her difficult married life remained locked away, buried deep within her unpublished personal journals. Through this revealing and deeply moving biography, kindred spirits of all ages who, like Maud, never gave up “the substance of things hoped for” will be captivated anew by the words of this remarkable woman.

A Is for Africa

A Is for Africa
Author: Ifeoma Onyefulu
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2016-05-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9781847808318

From Beads to Drums to Masquerades, from Grandmother to Yams, this photographic alphabet captures the rhythms of day-to-day village life in Africa. Ifeoma Onyefulu's lens reveals not only traditional crafts and customs, but also the African sense of occasion and fun, in images that will delight children the world over.

To Be a Slave

To Be a Slave
Author: Julius Lester
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2000-12-18
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0141310014

A Newbery Honor Book What was it like to be a slave? Listen to the words and learn about the lives of countless slaves and ex-slaves, telling about their forced journey from Africa to the United States, their work in the fields and houses of their owners, and their passion for freedom. You will never look at life the same way again. "The dehumanizing aspects of slavery are made abundantly clear, but a testament to the human spirit of those who endured or survived this experience is exalted."—Children's Literature

Jambo's Journey

Jambo's Journey
Author: Jennifer Kopelman
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 29
Release: 2014-10-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1499074395

Take your imagination around the globe with the Jambos Journey book series. Explore every continent, and dive into the ocean with your guide, Jambo, the colorful African hoopoe bird. Learn about endangered species and the importance of conservation and being eco-friendly. In this book, you will meet Team Jambo, our global ambassadors for every continent. Follow Jambo and Jenni to each continent as they introduce us to these adorable baby animals. The sky, the ocean, and the land need a helping hand! Swim, hike, sing, and dance with the team, and join the mission to catch their dream. Save the planet, and protect baby animalsyou can help if you conserve while you work or play. With Jambo and Jenni, Everydays Earth Day! Would you like to join Team Jambo? Learn how at www.jambosjourney.com.

Say Hello!

Say Hello!
Author: Rachel Isadora
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2010-04-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1524737593

Carmelita loves to greet everyone in her colorful neighborhood. There are people from so many different cultures! They all like to say hello too, so now Carmelita can say hello in Spanish, English, French, Japanese, and many other languages. And her dog, Manny? Well, he seems to understand everyone, and gives a happy "Woof!" wherever he goes. Caldecott Honor winner Rachel Isadora's eyecatching collages are full of kid-friendly details like colorful storefronts, pigeons and an ice cream truck, making Carmelita's neighborhood fun to explore. Emphasizing the rich diversity of America's neighborhoods, this simple portrait of a child's day provides a great introduction to the joy of language.