Precious Ramotswe makes friends with two new children at her school and is more than willing to ply her burgeoning detective skills by helping them find their missing cow.
The cunning and engaging Precious Ramotswe sets up shop in a small storefront in Gaborone, hoping to become a private detective, and she soon has more business than she expected, including a disturbing case involving a missing child.
An illustrated discussion of Botswana, covering its geography, history, government, people, culture, economy, and more, and includes a timeline and glossary.
Introduces children to the people, culture, geography, history, and animals of Botswana, with color photographs, original maps, interactive sidebars, fast-facts, and Internet resources to help children learn more about the country.
Precious Ramotswe, owner of Botswana's No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, finds herself beset with problems with a strange intruder in her house, the mysterious appearance of a pumpkin, the desertion of one of her husband's apprentices, and a visitor bearing secrets from the past.
Examines the history and modern-day status of the African nation of Botswana, and provides information on the country's geography and ecology, government, economy, people, culture, and cities and communities. Includes a calendar of Botswana's festivals, recipes, and other reference tools.