On a Road in Africa

by Kim Doner

Other authorsKim Doner (Illustrator), Chryssee Perry Martin (Afterword)
Hardcover, 2008

Tags

NCSS Standards Theme--People-Places-Environments, NCSS Standards Theme--Global Connections, Geography-People-Places, Reading Level-Primary (K-2)

Genres

Collection

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People

Publication

Tricycle Press (2008), 48 pages

Description

Follow real-life animal rescuer Chryssee Perry Martin (a.k.a. "Mama 'O'rphanage") as she makes her daily trek down a dusty road in Africa. Along the way she fills her sisal baskets to the brim with mangoes, bananas, peanuts, and even poop-all to feed and entertain the rescued animals staying in the Nairobi Animal Orphanage. Kim Doner's detailed oil wash and pencil paintings transport readers to Nairobi, Kenya, where children prepare snacks for hungry baboons and buffalo feast on sugar cane. Afterword by Chryssee Perry Martin. Two backmatter spreads feature 16 photographs of orphaned animals and their rescuers. Endorsed by TV's Jack Hanna, the East African Wildlife Society, and the former director of the Kenya National Park. ReviewsForeWord Magazine, March/April 2008… (more)

Awards

NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People (2009)

Language

English

Original language

English

ISBN

1582462305 / 9781582462301

DDC/MDS

636.08

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