People of many different backgrounds live in South Africa. It is a country that has throughout history endured wars, race struggles, and more recently, severe health crises. South Africans have learned to survive and thrive despite adversity.

Presents an A to Z illustrated look at some of the people, places, items, and customs of South Africa.

What better guides to help students learn about the world than teens of the world? This unique series looks at 12 countries, one of which is the Navajo Nation inside the United States, through the eyes of both expert authors and real-life teens who live in those countries. The author provides background information on the history, culture, customs, politics, and economy of the country, while the teen describes for readers their points of view on teen...

A south African girl describes her pet chicken, painting special designs on her house, dressing up for school, and her mischievous brother.

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!

Presents the life of a twelve-year-old girl who lives in Soweto, a suburb of Johannesburg, under a system of apartheid. There is a reference section of information about South Africa.

Presents the life of a twelve-year-old girl who lives in Soweto, a suburb of Johannesburg, under a system of apartheid. Includes a reference section with information about South Africa.

Presents the life of an eleven-year-old Zulu girl and her family living in the homeland of Kwazulu in South Africa, describing the work of her relatives and neighbors, her chores and schoolwork, and her pride in her Zulu heritage.

Presents the life of a twelve-year-old girl who lives in Soweto, a suburb of Johannesburg, under a system of apartheid. There is a reference section of information about South Africa.