maasai (african people)

Locked inside their cages, the zoo animals have given up hope; they can no longer hear the songs of their homelands. Then one night, the spirit of the Maasai Man appears. As he hums his haunting songs, a miracle takes place. By subtly examining the timeless ideal of love, hope and freedom, this book provokes discussion and a sense of optimism.

A collection of four tales about Maasai customs and traditions.

The author recounts her experiences with the Maasai people while living in Kenya from 1980 to 1986.

Determined, after his mother's accidental death, to foil his stepfather's plans for his future, fourteen-year-old Jacob travels alone to Africa in search of his father, a biologist studying elephants in a remote area of Kenya.

A Masai child is curious to see the lion that her father and the other villagers are hunting.

Describes the daily activities of two young members of the Masai tribe.

Describes the culture and lifestyle of the Masai tribe living in east Africa.

When fourteen-year-old best friends Kari and Lucas travel to an archaeological dig in Kenya with Kari's Uncle Geoff, they help expose a smuggling ring.

Describes the customs, traditions, food, clothes, and homes of the Maasai people, who live in the grasslands of eastern Africa.