African Princess: The Amazing Lives of Africa's Royal Women

by Joyce Hansen

Other authorsLaurie McGaw (Illustrator)

Hardcover, 2004

Genres

Nonfiction

Lexile

1010L

Collection

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People

Publication

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (2004), 48 pages

Description

Six brief biographies of African princesses from Hatshepsut of Ancient Egypt to the contemporary Elizabeth of Toro.

Awards

NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People (2005)

Great Reads from Great Places (South Carolina — 2005)

Language

English

Original language

English

Original publication date

2004

Physical description

48 p.; 10.75 inches

ISBN

0786851163 / 9780786851164

DDC/MDS

960.09

960.09

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