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"The African Penguin population is critically low, due to various factors including climate change. Scientists and volunteers with a South African organization are helping to rescue these endangered birds by rearing abandoned chicks."-- Provided by publisher. Despite South African government efforts to protect the penguin colonies and their ocean fish supply, young penguins still struggle to survive. Fuzzy chicks waiting for food in open nests may...

"The nation of South Africa has been through its share of struggles. From British colonialism to the brutal system of apartheid, South Africans-especially Black South Africans-throughout history have worked hard to build and hold on to their unique culture in challenging times. Readers explore both the history and present cultural environment of South Africa in this carefully updated guide to Africa's southernmost nation. Fact boxes, full-color photographs,...

African penguins, also known as black-footed penguins, are a species of seabird that many dedicated people are working to protect. Readers are introduced to one of the leading penguin-protecting organizations in South Africa: the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds. As they learn about the work this organization does to rescue and care for penguins, they learn fascinating facts about penguins through engaging text and...

Readers are introduced to the basic geography, topography, history, people, culture, climate, and industries of the Republic of South Africa. Children hear the names of distant lands on the evening news, but what are those places really like? How do their people live? What languages do they speak? What do they do for fun? Our Welcome to the World series gives young readers a simple, informative look at countries they hear about every day. With vivid...

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to South Africa. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"-- Provided by publisher.

"South Africa, the country located in the southernmost part of the African continent, has 11 official languages! With a moderate climate and home to many wild animals, South Africa is a fascinating country for readers to learn about. In this volume, readers find out South African religious customs, family life, what school is like for children, and what people wear." -- Amazon.

"What country has three capital cities, grasslands, and lions? SOUTH AFRICA! Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available."-- Publisher.

This book briefly examines the history, people, and environment of the country of South Africa.

Discover what it's like to grow up in South Africa with this fascinating, nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read, part of a series all about kids just like you in countries around the world!

Provides a biography of Nelson Mandela, the man who spent twenty-six years in jail for trying to end apartheid in South Africa.