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Lions are one of the biggest cats in the world. A lion's tail alone can measure almost 40 inches (102 centimeters) in length. Find out more in Lion, one of the titles in the Animals of Africa series.

Leopards are powerful animals. Using their strength, they can run 36 miles (58 kilometers) per hour. Find out more in Leopard, one of the titles in the Animals of Africa series.

Giraffes are the tallest animals on land. They can grow to be 18 feet (5.5 meters) tall and weigh as much as 2,800 pounds (1,270 kilograms). Find out more in Giraffe, one of the titles in the Animals of Africa series. Each book in this series showcases one of Africa's most fascinating animals. Readers will learn about the animal's physical features, diet, and natural habitat, as well as the challenges it faces.

Elephants are the largest animals that live on land. The heaviest elephant ever recorded weighed 24,000 pounds (10,900 kilograms). Find out more in Elephant, one of the titles in the Animals of Africa series. Each book in this series showcases one of Africa's most fascinating animals. Readers will learn about the animal's physical features, diet, and natural habitat, as well as the challenges it faces.

Chronicles the story of the last Africans brought illegally to the United States on the Clotilda in 1860.

"Biomes are home to unique animals and plants. Introduce beginning readers to the African savanna biome! Readers will get an up-close look at the characteristics of the land and weather and how zebras, lions, giraffes, and other animals have adapted to life in this . . . biome"--Provided by publisher.

In the heart of the African savanna, a moody baboon discovers the power of caring for others. Includes activity pages.

While trying to alleviate the suffering of thousands in drought-stricken, war-torn Africa, ex-Marine doctor and bio-terror expert Joe Rush receives a plea for help from a member of his old military unit, currently working as a geologist in a chaotic region of Somalia.

Bringing together accounts of significant ideas and milestones in Black history and culture, this book offers an accessible overview of the history of the African continent and its peoples.

"Full-color portraits illustrate the stories of ten people--rulers, educators, inventors, scholars, and explorers--who helped shape the African continent and the world from ancient times through the tumultuous sixteenth century"--.