Africa Kids

Ants have been around for millions of years, and are possibly even older than dinosaurs. They are among the most successful creatures on earth, having survived for a very long time. They can adapt to various environments. They can be found in almost every corner of the world, except the freezing regions of the Antarctic. They live under the soil, under rocks, stones, twigs and leaf litter. They can build simple nests while some can build massive “Super colonies” that can extend to several miles. These may be tiny creatures but they are as amazing as the larger creatures on Earth. Most ...

This companion title to Trombone Shorty - Caldecott Honor, Coretta Scott King Award, and Odyssey Honor winner - is a well-tuned, beautiful exploration of a beloved community as Shorty visits the streets of New Orleans to find answers on how to be a leader in his band.

Nine-year-old Audrey Faye Hendricks intended to go places and do things like anybody else. So, when she heard grown-ups talk about wiping out Birmingham’s segregation laws, she spoke up. As she listened to the preacher’s words, smooth as glass, she sat up tall. And when she heard the plan - picket those white stores! March to protest those unfair laws! Fill the jails! - she stepped right up and said, "I’ll do it!"

Lamar can’t wait to start his filmmaking career like his idol Spike Lee. And leave behind his small town of Morton, Louisiana. But for now, Lamar has to learn how to be a filmmaker while getting to know his grandfather. When Gramps talks about his activism and Black history, Lamar doesn’t think much about it. Times have changed since the old Civil Rights days! Right? He has a white friend named Jeff who wants to be a filmmaker, too, even though Jeff’s parents never let him go to Lamar’s Black neighborhood. But there’s been progress in town. Right?

Everyone at Remnant Academy is super excited about the upcoming field trip to the Living Art Museum, except Mary. Mary is chosen to partner with her longtime rival Taylor, as a museum buddy and she is furious! With the girls always fighting, there is no way Mary can survive an entire day with Taylor. Then something happens to the girls during the field trip that could end up being a total disaster. How will Mary and Taylor get out of their museum trouble?

Your story begins in Africa. Your African ancestors defied the odds and survived 400 years of slavery in America and passed down an extraordinary legacy to you. Beginning in Africa before 1619, Your Legacy presents an unprecedentedly accessible, empowering, and proud introduction to African American history for children. While your ancestors’ freedom was taken from them, their spirit was not; This book celebrates their accomplishments, acknowledges their sacrifices, and defines how they are remembered - and how their stories should be taught.

What if the last hope to save your family is the person who broke it up to begin with? Michelle and her little siblings Cass and Denny are African-American and living on the poverty line in urban Baltimore, struggling to keep it together with their mom in jail and only Michelle’s part-time job at the Taco Bell to sustain them. Leah and her stepbrother Tim are White and middle class from suburban Maryland, with few worries beyond winning lacrosse games and getting college applications in on time.

This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great - the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of an icon in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction audiences and that always includes the hero's childhood influences. This book features critically acclaimed talk-show host Oprah Winfrey, who used her struggles in childhood as motivation to become "Queen of All Media".

ENDORSED BY LEMONADE DAY NATIONAL ORGANIZATION "A fun mix of healthy messages and appealing tween characters in relatable situations." - Kirkus Reviews "I recommend Sophie Washington: Lemonade Day; it is an amazing book! I loved it....I believe this book will help other kids like me to become fearless when thinking about their dreams regarding having a business, even at a young age." - Sabrina Roesler, Lemonade Day Houston 2020 Youth Entrepreneur of the Year When Life Gives You Lemons…Make Lemonade Sixth-grader Sophie Washington and friends learn lessons about entrepreneurship, team work,...

Learn about African American Women Pioneers in STEM who shaped the world like Dr. Ida Gray, Mary Eliza Mahoney, R.N., Bessie Coleman and many more. A timeline of events and a glossary to help deepen a child's vocabulary and comprehension are included in the back of the book. NOTE: This ebook is the companion guide to the African American Women Pioneers in STEM Activity Book. Links to download FREE printable puzzles are included inside.

Fun Chapter Book Camp Adventures for Girls Social Sara Girl Adventures is a fun chapter book series for girls age 6 to 10. The fourth book, Haters! is all about Sara and her twin sister Mara continuing their fun summer adventure on Kelly Island. The sisters go to a camp for girls. They have fun at first, but a bully soon begins to cause them problems. Can they sort it out? Read the story and find out today! This story is roughly 5,000 words.

Did you know that Muhammad Ali was so terrified of flying on planes that he would bring a parachute? Or that he won the Presidential Medal of Freedom? Bet you didn’t know that he had an official sweat-taster to determine how salty his sweat was after each match! Siblings Paige and Turner do - and they’ve collected some of the most unusual and surprising facts about him, from his childhood and the spark of his boxing career through his time as heavyweight champion of the world.

Learn about African American Astronauts & Space Pioneers who shaped the world like Ronald E. McNair, Mae C. Jemison, Charles Bolden, and many more. A timeline of events and a glossary to help deepen a child's vocabulary and comprehension are included in the back of the book. NOTE: This ebook is the companion guide to the African American Astronauts & Space Pioneers Activity Book. Links to download FREE printable puzzles are included inside.

A READERS' FAVORITE GOLD MEDAL BOOK AWARD WINNER Fans of Junie B. Jones, Ivy and Bean, and Jada Jones love reading the entertaining, illustrated Sophie Washington book series. "I think any child reading this book would gain the confidence to be themselves and not feel pressured to follow the crowd."- Readers' Favorite YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND IN ME Sophie and Chloe have been best friends since they met in kindergarten. They get along like chips and salsa and do everything together from playing tennis to cheering on the school cheer squad. Lately, Chloe’s been leaving Sophie out, and she ...

When Donahue walks out, Dr. Chloe McGuire's marriage implodes. He teaches her humiliation. When a passionate friendship blooms with Dr. Zakia Kigamba during their medical rounds through Kenya, she learns resilience. The Kinship Of All Creatures tells the story of Dr. Chloe McGuire, a genetics researcher at Cornell University. She goes to Kenya as a delegate to the conference of the United Nations Decade for Women, where each distinct face, every glowing shape comes together in a happening, an encounter, an explosion of euphoria. Though diverse in their goals and how they could reach them, ...

Opal Lee grew up as a Black girl in Texas at a time when Black and white people were kept separate and Black people had fewer opportunities than white people did. She knew that this wasn’t right, and she grew up to be a teacher and a community leader, determined to help create a better future for all people. A big part of her work and life was making Juneteenth a national holiday to mark the end of enslavement for Black Americans. She loved this day as both a celebration and as a way of teaching about the past.

Learn about African American Firsts in Government who shaped the world like Barack Obama, Shirley Chisholm, Thurgood Marshall, Kamala Harris, and many more. Readers ages 8-11 can find short, easy-to-read biographies with illustrations. A timeline of events and a glossary to help deepen a child's vocabulary and comprehension are included in the back of the book.

When chickens are disappearing fast from the village, everyone believes it’s a curse; even the Chief, who calls off the yearly celebration harvest which also happens to be Farai’s birthday. Farai who is determined to have his party is determined to solve the mystery of the vanishing chickens. It is only when Farai pays attention to every detail that he finds out where the the chickens are disappearing to.

The American boxing champ and vocal civil rights activist Muhammad Ali is the 27th hero in the New York Times best-selling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8. Muhammad Ali was the leading heavyweight boxer of the 20th century and a charismatic, beloved public figure. His objection to the military draft during the Vietnam War made him an icon for a generation, and his impact in sports and the Civil Rights movement is still felt today.

When Oprah Winfrey was growing up, her family expected her to become a maid like her grandmother. But she had different dreams. She went after them and turned her dreams into reality, becoming a media superstar and inspiring countless other people along the way. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton!