ethiopia

Lucy's mother, the U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia, keeps Lucy confined to the embassy, but Lucy's desire to see what is beyond the compound walls gets her kidnapped and she must rely upon her knowledge and courage in order to escape.

Introduces Ethiopia through a geographical and historical profile and case studies of individuals and a representative community.

Describes the geography, history, culture, economy, and people of the mountainous country in northeastern Africa troubled in recent years by drought, famine, and civil unrest.

Photographs and easy-to-follow text introduce children to the people, culture, history, geography, weather, economy, and cuisine of Ethiopia.

Provides information about the history, land, animals, traditions and celebrations, and people of Ethiopia, and features pictures from young Ethiopian photographers.

An Ethiopian retelling of the events surrounding the birth of Jesus illustrated with traditional works of art.

Surveys the history and culture of the states of Ethiopia in northeast Africa.

Her grandfather finds a clever way to help an impatient young Ethiopian girl get to know her father's new wife.

Two sections of Earth s crust meet to form the Great Rift Valley in the middle of Ethiopia. Bordering the valley are some of Africa s most expansive highland areas, lending Ethiopia the nickname, the roof of Africa. Discover the diversity of landscapes, people, and wildlife in this informative title for young readers.

Photographs and text look at the past, development, and present culture of Ethiopia and its inhabitants.