zambia

In a story of the Ila people, the colorful birds of Africa ask Blackbird, whom they think is the most beautiful of birds, to decorate them with some of his "blackening brew.".

Discusses how Bulu, a Jack Russell terrier born on a crocodile farm in Zambia, became a foster parent for orphaned baby animals after being adopted by Anna and Steve Tolan, former police officers who left England to live in the African bush.

In a story of the Ila people, the colorful birds of Africa ask Blackbird, whom they think is the most beautiful of birds, to decorate them with some of his "blackening brew.".

Explores the world of Lady, the last lioness of the Liuwa Plains in western Zambia. Discusses the changes made to the landscape by humans and the struggle to find balance in the altered environment. Includes a glossary and index.

Sikulu the spider and Harambe the hippo encounter an old woman who needs help rescuing her clothes from the river, and when the fish, stork, and elephant refuse to lend assistance, Sikulu and Harambe help out and are rewarded with jewelry and clothing.

Arriving in newly independent Zambia in the hopes of fulfilling a friend's missionary dream, Hans Olofson endeavors to make Africa his home while struggling with such past demons as his father's alcoholism and a friend's accident.

The author recalls his experiences as a Peace Corps volunteer in Zambia and the violence, disease, and poverty he encountered while there.

Presents the story of a dog in Zambia who became the pet of English couple Anna and Steve Tolan whose mission was to care for orphaned baby animals. Describes how Bulu the dog nurtured the orphans and how his protective nature often led him into danger.

Tells the story of Given Kachepa, a young man from the African nation of Zambia who was chosen at the age of eleven by a missionary group to become part of a choir touring the United States, only to find himself a victim of human trafficking, and who has made it his job to educate people about the problem since being rescued by the Immigration and Naturalization Service and placed in a foster home.

A husband does not believe it when his wife tells him that their crying baby is comforted by a huge eagle who flies down with its sharp talons and alights on the baby.