My Maasai Life: A Child's Adventure in Africa

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Publishers Group West

Annotation: The author recounts her experiences in first meeting Maasai people as a young woman on a stay in rural Kenya, introducing readers to the simple lifestyle of the people and some simple Swahili words.

Genre: [Biographies]

Reviews: 0

Catalog Number: #5209428

Format: Publisher's Hardcover

Publisher: Publishers Group West

Edition Date: 2011 Release Date: 08/20/12

Illustrator: Antonello, Marisa,, Laidley, Victoria,

Pages: 1 volume (unpaged)

ISBN: 1-553-65802-7

ISBN 13: 978-1-553-65802-3

Dewey: 921

Dimensions: 28 cm.

Subject Heading:
Wiszowaty, Robin,. 1981-. Juvenile literature.
Wiszowaty, Robin,. 1981-.
Maasai (African people). Juvenile literature.
Acculturation. Juvenile literature.
Americans. Kenya. Biography. Juvenile literature.
Maasai (African people).
Acculturation.
Americans. Kenya.
Kenya. Description and travel. Juvenile literature.
Kenya. Description and travel.

Language: English

Reading Level: 1.0

Interest Level: K-3

In My Maasai Life, growing readers follow a young Robin Wiszowaty as she travels to Kenya for the first time. Living with the Maasai people, Robin explores the land with her new family as they get water, find wood, and sing songs. It is all a part of the adventure with the Maasai. My Maasai Life: A Child's Adventure in Africa is a perfect introduction for children to the social issues in Africa. With easy-to-pronounce Swahili words, they can join Robin as she learns about the Maasai, fetching water and looking out for wild animals. Sales of this book support Free The Children, the world's largest network of children helping children through education.

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