fl. 1324

A mother tells her young son about the African ruler, Mansa Musa, so that he will grow up proud of his heritage.

Presents an overview of Mansa Musa's life as well as his influence on history and the world.

Survey of tradition in ancient and modern Mali, including differences between rural and urban life and the daily lives of boys and girls.

A fictional account of the nomadic wanderings of the boy who grew up to become Mali's great fourteenth-century leader, Mansa Musa.