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Renewable Energy: Uses (Kawi Renewable Energy #2)
The Kawi popular science series on Renewable Energy is a unique collection of children’s books which educates the reader on the various forms of energy. The books present scientific explanation of how natural elements can be exploited in order to increase energy supply in Africa. The series comprises of six books and focuses on solar energy, hydropower, wind, biogas and wood fuel.
Authors from different regions in Africa were commissioned to develop an interesting set of books, which expose the vastness and abundance of Africa’s natural resources. They provide ample African cultural and traditional examples which have sustained the continent’s energy needs and application for years. A wide range of activities, exercises drawn from African experiences have been used to make the series lively and relevant to young African readers.
Book 2 presents different uses of renewable energy. Did you know, that blogs from human waste is used as an energy source for establishments which have no access to power from the Main Girid. Interesting stories maintain the children’s interest and involvement with the subject of renewable energy.
The authors: Harold Frank Gonthi is a Project Officer with GTZ, Malawi, while Wilson Khamison Nkhoma Makuumiza is a curriculum planner at the Malawi Institute of Education in Domasi.
Titles in the Kawi Renewable Energy series include:
- Book 1 Renewable Energy – Sources
- Book 2 Renewable Energy – Uses
- Book 3 Renewable Energy – Conservation
- Book 4 Renewable Energy – Conversion
- Book 5 Renewable Energy – Storage
- Book 6 Renewable Energy – Challenges for Africa
The Kawi series is the product of a project implemented jointly by UNESCO and the African Publishers’ Network with support from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland and the Canadian International Development Agency.
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Renewable Energy: Sources (Kawi Renewable Energy #1)
The Kawi popular science series on Renewable Energy is a unique collection of children’s books which educates the reader on the various forms of energy. The books present scientific explanation of how natural elements can be exploited in order to increase energy supply in Africa. The series comprises of six books and focuses on solar energy, hydropower, wind, biogas and wood fuel.
Authors from different regions in Africa were commissioned to develop an interesting set of books, which expose the vastness and abundance of Africa’s natural resources. They provide ample African cultural and traditional examples which have sustained the continent’s energy needs and application for years. A wide range of activities, exercises drawn from African experiences have been used to make the series lively and relevant to young African readers.
Book 1 presents a broad definition of energy and introduces the Kawi series. Each energy form is described in detail with interesting reference made to West African traditional practices that deal with energy. Did you know that sea salt is added to plant food to make it soft for animals to feed?
The author, Yaya Satina Diallo, is an editor with Gandall Editions in Guinea. He has written numerous children’s books on science and the environment.
Titles in the Kawi Renewable Energy series include:
- Book 1 Renewable Energy – Sources
- Book 2 Renewable Energy – Uses
- Book 3 Renewable Energy – Conservation
- Book 4 Renewable Energy – Conversion
- Book 5 Renewable Energy – Storage
- Book 6 Renewable Energy – Challenges for Africa
The Kawi series is the product of a project implemented jointly by UNESCO and the African Publishers’ Network with support from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland and the Canadian International Development Agency.
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Animuonyam The Bully Stopper (Hardcover)
Three boys in school haunt the feeble Aba. This makes her depressed. They threaten to harm her if she dares report. Her bosom friend, Animuonyam, noticing her plight, decides to take on the bullies with the help of his dog, Bubune.
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Rainbow: Phonics and Spelling (KG1)
The ideal course for success in speaking, reading, writing and spelling.
Rainbow Phonics and Spelling Series provide full coverage of the content for the teaching of reading and spelling (for learners in foundation years and primary). Units are consistent with content requirements for the Standards Based Curriculum of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCa, GES) and the Cambridge International Examination Framework for literacy.
Carefully designed and creative activities enable learners to practice language competencies like speaking, listening, reading and writing. Colourful illustrations foster understanding of words and sentences as well as captivate learner’s attention and inspire love for reading.
Activities are learner-centered and place the learner in charge of his or her own learning. The books are simple to use and provide three levels of differentiation.
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Rainbow: Phonics and Spelling Level 2 (BS 2)
The ideal course for success in speaking, reading, writing and spelling.
Rainbow Phonics and Spelling Series provide full coverage of the content for the teaching of reading and spelling (for learners in foundation years and primary). Units are consistent with content requirements for the Standards Based Curriculum of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCa, GES) and the Cambridge International Examination Framework for literacy.
Carefully designed and creative activities enable learners to practice language competencies like speaking, listening, reading and writing. Colourful illustrations foster understanding of words and sentences as well as captivate learner’s attention and inspire love for reading.
Activities are learner-centered and place the learner in charge of his or her own learning. The books are simple to use and provide three levels of differentiation.
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Rainbow: Phonics and Spelling (KG2)
The ideal course for success in speaking, reading, writing and spelling.
Rainbow Phonics and Spelling Series provide full coverage of the content for the teaching of reading and spelling (for learners in foundation years and primary). Units are consistent with content requirements for the Standards Based Curriculum of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCa, GES) and the Cambridge International Examination Framework for literacy.
Carefully designed and creative activities enable learners to practice language competencies like speaking, listening, reading and writing. Colourful illustrations foster understanding of words and sentences as well as captivate learner’s attention and inspire love for reading.
Activities are learner-centered and place the learner in charge of his or her own learning. The books are simple to use and provide three levels of differentiation.
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Rainbow: Phonics and Spelling Level 1 (BS 1)
The ideal course for success in speaking, reading, writing and spelling.
Rainbow Phonics and Spelling Series provide full coverage of the content for the teaching of reading and spelling (for learners in foundation years and primary). Units are consistent with content requirements for the Standards Based Curriculum of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCa, GES) and the Cambridge International Examination Framework for literacy.
Carefully designed and creative activities enable learners to practice language competencies like speaking, listening, reading and writing. Colourful illustrations foster understanding of words and sentences as well as captivate learner’s attention and inspire love for reading.
Activities are learner-centered and place the learner in charge of his or her own learning. The books are simple to use and provide three levels of differentiation.
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Rainbow: Phonics and Spelling Level 2 (BS 3)
The ideal course for success in speaking, reading, writing and spelling.
Rainbow Phonics and Spelling Series provide full coverage of the content for the teaching of reading and spelling (for learners in foundation years and primary). Units are consistent with content requirements for the Standards Based Curriculum of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCa, GES) and the Cambridge International Examination Framework for literacy.
Carefully designed and creative activities enable learners to practice language competencies like speaking, listening, reading and writing. Colourful illustrations foster understanding of words and sentences as well as captivate learner’s attention and inspire love for reading.
Activities are learner-centered and place the learner in charge of his or her own learning. The books are simple to use and provide three levels of differentiation.
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Sosu’s Call (Upgraded Version)
Age Range: 12+ years
Sosu’s Call, won the 1999 UNESCO 1st prize for Children’s and Young People’s Literature in the Service of Tolerance. It is listed as one of the top twelve titles of Africa’s 100 Best Books; and has been named an Honor Book for Young Children by the African Studies Association’s Children’s Africana Book Committee, as a contribution to accurate and balanced material on Africa for children.
Beautifully illustrated, the story tells of Sosu, a young disabled boy who cannot walk. Sosu misses going to school and all the activities of the other children. His village is on a lagoon, and one day when everyone is away fishing, working in the fields or at school, he raises the alarm with his drumming, and saves the village from total destruction by the sea. His heroism is rewarded when a wheelchair is donated and at last he can go to school.
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Le Village des Animaux (Hardcover)
Age Range: 7 – 12 years
“Quelles grandes leçons Nelda LaTeef enseigne aux jeunes et ceux d’entre nous qui ne sont pas si jeunes dans son livre, Le Village des Animaux. Écouter les vieilles histoires transmises des ancêtres; il est toujours mieux de rester ensemble que de se monter les uns contre les autres; Concentrez-vous sur une tâche jusqu’à ce qu’elle soit accomplie et tout est possible, peu à peu.” − Johnnetta Betsch Cole, Directrice: Smithsonian National Musuem of African Art
“Le Village des Animaux est une histoire inspirante qui nous enseigne la persévérance et la valeur du travail d’équipe. L’histoire du livre, Le Village des Animaux est la réflexion de ce qui se passe dans notre village global.” − Benita Ferrero-Waldner, Commissaire Européen au Commerce et aux Relations Extérieures Chef du Protocole des Nations Unies
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Cloth Fit for a King
Age Range: 6 – 12 years
Cloth Fit for a a King is a beautifully woven story about the Asante kente cloth. It tells of the courage of Ama Serwah, a young girl who finds men to weave a beautiful cloth for the king for an annual festival. The king names the cloth kente.Although fictional, the story gives some historical facts about the Asante kente cloth.₵40.00Cloth Fit for a King
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Keke And The Cake Thief
Age Range: 4 – 8 years
Reading Level: 2 – 3
Keke and the Cake Thief, written by L.M Daini and illustrated by Chike Obasi and Emmanuel Adepitan. Suitable for ages 4-8 years.
In this story, there’s a cake thief in the kingdom and the king is getting very upset. Keke’s love for cakes makes him the best person to help track down the elusive cake thief and restore peace in the king’s kitchen!
This is a fun and beautifully illustrated modern African fairy tale, perfect for story time at home and in the classroom. A must-have for every child’s library and an excellent gift for all occasions, birthdays, Christmas, World Book Day, Black History Month and Kwanzaa.
₵55.00Keke And The Cake Thief
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Malik’s Bridge
Age Range: 3 – 8 years
Reading Level: 2 – 3
Malik’s Bridge is an inspiring story of four friends who find a way to keep connected over the school holidays. This wonderful story celebrates STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) and the power of unity.
Written by Marwa Al.Hifnawi and illustrated by Chike Obasi.
In this story, Malik and his best-friends Ola, Lisa and Amina cannot wait for the school holidays, but they soon realise how much they will miss each other!
Can the friends find a way to keep connected across their countries in Africa?
Join Malik and his squad as they use STEM to bridge the distance and celebrate their unity.
₵55.00Malik’s Bridge
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Dede Sa Wɔ Our Day (Asante Twi)
Age Range: 6 – 8 years
Ɔkyena yɛ Our Day. Sukuu no aba awieɛ na aduru apontoɔ mmerɛ, adidie ne asa. Nanso
Dede suro sɛ ɔbɛsa wɔ sukuu mu. Wɔdwene sɛ nkurofoɔ bɛsere no na ɛbɔ ne hu pa ara.
Ne tiri nkwa, Dede abusua nim kwan a wɔbɛfa so aboa no ama wadi Our Day.
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Dede Dances at Our Day
Age Range: 6 – 8 years
Tomorrow is Our Day. The school term has ended and it is time to party, eat and dance. But Dede is afraid to dance in school. She thinks people will laugh at her and that frightens her. Luckily, Dede’s family know just how to help her enjoy Our Day.
₵48.00Dede Dances at Our Day
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