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The amazing true story of the orphaned baby hippo and 130-year-old giant turtle whose remarkable friendship touched millions around the world.The inspiring true story of two great friends, a baby hippo named Owen and a 130-yr-old giant tortoise named Mzee (Mm-ZAY). When Owen was stranded after the Dec 2004 tsunami, villagers in Kenya worked tirelessly to rescue him. Then, to everyone's amazement, the orphan hippo and the elderly tortoise adopted each...
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In June of 2002, a mere nine months since the September 11 attacks, a very unusual ceremony begins in a far-flung village in western Kenya. An American diplomat is surrounded by hundreds of Maasai people. A gift is about to be bestowed upon the American men, women, and children, and he is there to accept it. The gift is as unexpected as it is extraordinary. Hearts are raw as these legendary Maasai warriors offer their gift to a grieving people half...
5) Kenya
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"The book covers Kenya's geography, capital and largest cities, popular sports, and its famous landmarks"--Provided by publisher.
8) Kenya
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Kenya"--Provided by publisher.
10) Kenya
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Readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Kenya.
11) Kenya
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"Simple text and full-color photographs illustrate the land, animals, and people of Kenya"--
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As a young girl growing up in Kenya, Wangari was surrounded by trees. But years later when she returns home, she is shocked to see whole forests being cut down, and she knows that soon all the trees will be destroyed. So Wangari decides to do something-and starts by planting nine seedlings in her own backyard. And as they grow, so do her plans...
14) Kenya
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"Engaging images accompany information about Kenya. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--Provided by publisher.
15) Welcome to Kenya
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A brief introduction to the history, culture, geography, and people of Kenya.
16) Kenya
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"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Kenya. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
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"Wangari Maathai was a fierce protector of the environment and a courageous advocate for women's rights, especially in her native country of Kenya. Her journey from a girl of rural Africa to college professor, founder of the Green Belt Movement, and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate shows readers how little things can bring about big change"--
19) Kenya
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"Readers are presented with an overview of Kenya's geography, culture, people, government, and daily life. Intriguing text, informative sidebars, detailed maps, and full-color photographs give readers a glimpse into life in this unique country. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fast-fact section, and an area listing sources for further research"-- Publisher description.
20) Kenya
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"From the capital of Nairobi to the savannas that are home to animals such as giraffes and lions, readers take a journey through the East African nation of Kenya they won't soon forget! With focused chapters that highlight Kenya's rich history, important economic contributions, and geography, the text supports social studies curriculum topics, while stories about sports, stunning photographs of traditional and modern artwork, and recipes for Kenyan...
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