Helen Plum Library

"Juma wants to go fishing with Babu Ali. But when they get to the beach, it's full of plastic waste and flip-flops washed up from the ocean. Juma thinks the flip-flop floating in the water looks like a boat, and that gives Babu Ali an idea"--

A tale from the Akamba people of Kenya that explains why the ostrich has such a long neck

"Engaging images accompany information about Kenya. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--Provided by publisher "Zebras, wildebeest, and gazelles march across the Kenyan savanna while lions lazily nap through the heat of the day. The nations wildlife shares the land with the majority of Kenyas many tribes and other ethnic groups. Celebrate the life and beauty of Kenya through...

"From the capital of Nairobi to the savannas that are home to animals such as giraffes and lions, readers take a journey through the East African nation of Kenya they won't soon forget! With focused chapters that highlight Kenya's rich history, important economic contributions, and geography, the text supports social studies curriculum topics, while stories about sports, stunning photographs of traditional and modern artwork, and recipes for Kenyan...