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

by Joyce Hansen

Other authorsLaurie McGaw (Illustrator)
Hardcover, 2004

Status

Available

Local notes

960 Han

Barcode

5919

Collection

Publication

Jump At The Sun (2004), Hardcover, 48 pages

Description

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

Language

Original publication date

2004

Physical description

48 p.; 10.78 inches

User reviews

LibraryThing member atlomas
I very much enjoyed reading the biographies on these very interesting African princesses. I have never heard of any of them before I read this book. They are all very strong and brave.
LibraryThing member Jmoreeda
African Princess is an account of women in African history countering the history as defined by accomplishments of men. The book recounts the story of six African princesses from Ancient Egypt to a modern Ugandan princess. The text is engaging and well written. All illustrations are aesthetically
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pleasing. Many images of artifacts are included with informational captions. The author is documented as a former teacher of twenty two years and to have had several award winning nonfiction books.
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Lexile

1010L

Pages

48

Rating

(6 ratings; 4.4)
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