nigeria

Presents eighteen traditional tales from West Africa, including "The Tortoise and the Leopard," "The Story of Muhammadu," and "The Magic Crocodile.".

This collection of eleven tales from Nigeria includes "The Boy and the Leopard," "The King and the Ring," and "The Reward of Treachery." Also contains a glossary and explanation of customs.

Describes the life of Thaddeus, a twelve-year-old boy who lives in a Nigerian village.

The love story of Aku-nna, a young Ibo girl, and Chike, the son of a prosperous former slave.

Text and photographs provide information about the people of Nigeria, discussing village and city life, homes, food, school, sports and leisure, and other topics.

A child explains how each member of her family contributes to their African village. She describes how her brother sweeps clean the village ilo and her grandfather shares his wisdom.

Describes the life and career of the noted Houston Rockets basketball player, from his childhood to the present.

Five traditional Nigerian tales include "Hen and Frog," "Why Bush Cow and Elephant are Bad Friends," "The Husband Who Counted the Spoonfuls," "Why Frog and Snake Never Play Together," and "How Animals Got Their Tails.".