Afrique

A Zoo in My Luggage is the account of Gerald Durrell's six-month animal-collecting trip in British Cameroon, and his attempts to create his own zoo. Motivated by a passion for wildlife, and a desire to save endangered species from extinction, Durrell assembles exotic animals....

Culture Smart! provides essential information, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues....

Most people would regard it as irresponsible madness for a father to take his 17-year-old son, riding old and somewhat worn-out XT500 motorcycles, on a four-month ride across Africa. But Lawrence Bansby did. Lawrence and his son Gareth set off on their old but bulletproof XT500s....

A reportage from the turbulent, chaotic birth of the free Angola; the author calls it his “first real book”. Ryszard Kapuściński arrives to a country divided by two armies. For some time he's the only foreign correspondent there....

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Marrakech Morocco. Greater than a Tourist - Marrakech Morocco by author Ashley Griefenhagen offers the inside scoop on the Red City....

Morocco is a land of spectacular scenery with a rich history and heady with tantalizing scents and colorful sights. The call of the muezzin seems to draw people from every corner of the globe....

Sam Manicom's dynamic third book transports you to Southern Africa, South and Central America. Sam has a gift for describing the vibrancy of people and places....

Ein halbes Jahr Auszeit wollen sich Ulli und Lena nehmen und von Hamburg nach Südafrika fahren, den Kontinent entdecken, aber auch sich selbst...

David Livingstone was a Scottish missionary and one of the greatest European explorers who ever lived. He fought all his life against slavery...

Gesa Neitzel wagt sich von Berlin in den Busch. Ihr Ziel: die Ausbildung zur Safari-Rangerin in Afrika. Das bedeutet fast ein Jahr in...

Miffy is back, thoroughly modern and more adorable than ever! Follow Miffy as she embarks on adventures big and small - exploring the exciting world around her with her friends and family. The classic Miffy books by Dick Bruna have sold more than 85 million copies worldwide. These brand new episodes feature a cast of children's voices, fun songs, and delightful stories.

This collection of wonderful stories read by John Lavelle and penned by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat will find a place on any Nate the Great fan's bookshelf.

Little Red Riding Hood is a young girl, so called because of the red cloak she wears. One day her mother asks her to take some food to her sick grandmother, who lives in a clearing in the nearby forest. On the way to her grandmother, she meets an apparently friendly wolf, and since she had many friends in the animal kingdom, sees no harm in stopping to talk with him. But the wolf is not as he appears to be!

Andy watches from behind a bush as his entire family leaves the only home he has known. What is a nine-week old kitten to do? Follow Andy’s adventures as he searches for his one true home. He tells everyone he meets his real name, but they don’t seem to care. Andy meets a most unusual assortment of friends who are willing to help him in his quest. Will Jimmy Gumbo be his greatest champion, or is that just another dead end?

The Kind Panda is a heartwarming tale of how small acts of kindness can make a positive change in the world. The magical illustrations and Kimmy’s cheerful songs will lead your child through this journey, as they learn the generosity of putting others before ourselves and that even the hardest hearts can be softened with genuine kindness that asks nothing in return.

Embark on a magical journey by learning how to love books with the greatest adventures from your favorite fairy tales. Spend time with Benjamin Bunny and Chicken Little, follow the Pied Piper through the streets of Hamelin, help the frog prince remove an evil spell, and more!