africa, west

Discusses the history, way of life, fundamental attitudes, common beliefs and unifying elements of the various societies of West Africa.

When Anansi the spider invites Turtle to a party just to play a trick on him, Turtle gets revenge at a party of his own.

Zomo the Rabbit, an African trickster, sets out to gain wisdom.

Long ago in Africa, the sky god Nyame keeps all of the stories to himself, but when Anansi the spider asks their price, Nyame agrees to trade his stories if Anansi can perform four seemingly impossible tasks.

A simple farmer is startled when first a yam and then a dog, a tree, and a stone talk to him.

Anansi the Spider steals Hyena's magic stick so he won't have to do the chores, but when the stick's magic won't stop, he gets more than he bargained for.

A couple's youngest son is forced to leave his West African village because he chooses music over the more practical occupations of his brothers, but years later he returns to show the wisdom of his choice.

Relates the traditional West African tale, based on actual events, of how the slave Agassu becomes free and returns to lead his people. Also includes brief biographies of nine African-Americans involved in the struggle for equal rights.

Explores the food, cooking traditions, customs, eating habits, and food sources of West Africa, and provides insights into the nation's culture, history, and everyday life.

An illustrated history of slavery in Africa and the Americas from the seventeenth century to the nineteenth century.