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Relates a tale from West Africa that describes how Anansi, a spider, came to have eight thin legs.

"The books in this series give in-depth coverage to four of the Ancient World's most important civilizations.

Explores three ancient civilizations of East and West Africa including the Ashantis in Ghana, the Swahili settlement, and the Dogon people of Mali.

Njau, Gambia: When plastic bags began to pile up around her village, Isatou Ceesay discovered a creative way to repurpose the bags and improve her community.

Introduces the Songhay empire which existed in West Africa, discussing its history, art, culture, social customs, and its impact in the world today.

Ebola is a deadly contagious disease. From 1975 to 2013, the virus killed about 1500 people.

Sarah's grandpa gives her a special shell and says if she listens carefully she can hear the sea, but all she hears are everyday village noises.

"Akissi is back for round three with more stories of silliness and chaos with her plucky crew of neighborhood kids--there's never a dull moment when she's around!"--Provided by publisher.

A brief illustrated history of West Africa, providing inforamtion on the politics, topography, and more of each country in the region.

"One morning after breakfast, Baby's big brother is getting ready to take the basket of bananas all the way to Baba's bungalow in the next village.

Fast, brave Lami is the best chicken catcher in her West African village, until the day she chases one up the baobab tree and falls.

"Inspired by West-African folklore, Djeliya tells the remarkable tale of Prince Mansour and his royal storyteller Awa as they journey to reach the mysterious Wizard Soumaoro who guards a fearsome power that he once used to destroy the world"--Back cover.