Juvenile Nonfiction - History - Africa

An incredible World War II account of a maritime attack off the West African coast, for fans of Steven Sheinkin and Deborah Heiligman. At the height of World War II, the RMS Laconia was torpedoed by a German submarine five hundred miles off the...

Discover the exhilarating diversity of the African continent in storyteller Atinuke's kaleidoscopic nonfiction guide to the people, flora, and fauna of all fifty-five countries. A Nigerian storyteller explores the continent of Africa country by country: its geography, peoples, animals, history, resources, and cultural diversity....

Discover the incredible history and diversity of the African continent in all its splendor with this stunningly illustrated and fact-filled encyclopedia. This fascinating and beautiful book is divided into broad geographical sections which celebrate and showcase the peoples, landscapes and wildlife from different regions...

Delve into the world of ancient Egypt with this stunning visual guide!Travel back in time to the world of the ancient Egyptians with this essential guide. Jam packed with artifacts, timelines, infographics, and more, this book is a must have for any budding Egyptologist.Author:...

Dig into the amazing past of ancient Egypt in this new Level 3 Reader from National Geographic Kids. From pyramids and mummies to pharaohs and gods, kids will learn all about the history and culture of this fascinating land. Level 3 text provides accessible...

Before the Ships is a powerful and poetic celebration of the early roots of Black history. The great achievements and accomplishments across Africa prior to the Transatlantic slave trade are told through melodious text and evocative illustrations, that culminate into the strength and resilience...

Author: Bryan LangdoPublisher: Blastoff! Readers Level 2Published: 01/01/2026Pages: 24Binding Type: Library BindingWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 9.07h x 6.82w x 0.29dISBN: 9798893047820Audience: Ages 4-8Review Citation(s): School Library Journal 04/01/2026 pg. 121

A bright, lively introduction to world history - from the dinosaurs to the Civil Rights Movement - with simple text, amazing photographs and detailed illustrations. Provides clear explanations to questions such as "Who lived in the Forbidden City?", "Where did the Vikings come from?"...

Myths! Lies! Secret mummy curses? Grab your head lamp, the award-winning History Smashers are headed to Ancient Egypt to dig up the truth about this incredible early civilization--and the many myths that will be buried once and for all. In 1922, explorers opened King...

Myths! Lies! Secret mummy curses? Grab your head lamp, the award-winning History Smashers are headed to Ancient Egypt to dig up the truth about this incredible early civilization--and the many myths that will be buried once and for all. In 1922, explorers opened King...

Get ready to dive into the exciting world of Inspiring Native American Heroes For Kids.In the pages of this book, we'll tackle the extraordinary lives of Native American heroes from diverse tribes. These heroes were ordinary children just like you, but they went on...

In Journey with Jessie from Chicago to Ghana children will travel on a captivation adventure of discovery, family, and connection back to Jessie's roots. Join her as she explores the history, culture, and beauty of West Africa!Author: Jessica NewmanPublisher: Books & Things PublishingPublished: 11/04/2025Pages:...

For more than a century, Ghana was under colonial rule--until one man led the charge for freedom. Kwame Nkrumah, the country's first Prime Minister and later President, played a crucial role in ending Ghana's oppression and establishing it as a sovereign nation after more...

Libya is a country with a long history. Through carefully leveled text and crisp photos, this book shares the country's landscape, culture, and more. Young readers will take in the ancient capital of Tripoli, catch a glimpse of Sahara Desert animals, and explore favorite...

Oliver's well-researched biography of Mansa Musa reads like an exotic tale of gold, glory, and adventure. During his long reign as Mali's emperor, Mansa Musa led his empire into its Golden Age; presided over a spectacular, 60,000 person, 9,000 mile pilgrimage; founded a university...

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better. Track the facts with Jack and Annie!! When Jack and Annie got back...

What is a mummy? How exactly were they made? Is there really such a thing as a mummy's curse? And find out why mummies were unwrapped in modern times.Find out the answers to these questions (and many more!) in this engrossing guide to the...

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first Black president and his fight for equality. Little Nelson's given name was Rolihlahla, which means 'troublemaker' in Xhosa, his native...

"Based on his own experiences as a first-generation Ghanaian American growing up in New York City, chef and author Adjepong's debut picture book beautifully captures Kofi's complicated feelings of in-betweenness, seeing himself as not quite American enough and not quite Ghanaian enough, even as...

As the easternmost country on the African continent, Somalia has been shaped by its geography from its earliest days. Readers examine the link between geography, history, current events, and culture in this comprehensive guide to life in Somalia. The focused chapters provide readers with...