(2) 4-6 Photographs by Roger Wood & Logan Wood. Montgomery and readers join a group led by an eminent scientist to follow wildebeest migrations through Tanzania and Kenya. Montgomery's detailed narrative provides explanations of the science of migration and the complex relationships among life and land in the Serengeti ecosystem. The photos skillfully capture sweeping landscapes, the region's diverse species, and the people who live nearby and who study the animals. Back matter includes advice for how to support conservation efforts. Maps. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford | Horn Book Magazine Issue: September, 2019

(3) YA Women in Science series. These thorough biographies of pioneering women in scientific and technical fields delve deeply into their personal and professional lives. The series includes frank and balanced discussions of both the successes and challenges each woman faced, as well as the qualities and intellect that drove her significant accomplishments. Numerous photographs of the scientists and additional information about their fields are included. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Women in Science titles: Marie Curie, Jane Goodall, Mae Carol Jemison, Rosalind Franklin, Grace Hopper, and Chien-Shiung Wu.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Fabricio VandenBroeck. When all the usual places are dry during a long drought, elephant Little Calf's grandmother remembers a watering hole from a long-ago drought and leads the herd to water. Based on a real incident in Tanzania's Tarangire National Park (per the informative note), this suspenseful story highlights elephant intelligence and resourcefulness. VandenBroeck's paintings evoke textures of the arid savannah. Reading list, websites.

Reviewer: Grace Worcester Greene

(3) K-3 CitizenKid series. Illustrated by Shane W. Evans. Young Deo flees his village in Burundi and ends up at a refugee camp, malnourished, without his family, and up against bullies and gangs. Through the power of play and banana-leaf soccer balls, Deo finds friendship and a sense of community. Striking mixed-media illustrations enhance this powerful story (inspired by real events) of survival and resurgence. An author's note is included. Websites.

Reviewer: Alia Jones

(3) 4-6 STEM Trailblazer Bios series. The continuation of the series, this time featuring all-female science and technology innovators from modern history, will tie in well with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics curriculum objectives. The inspiring profiles touch on childhood, education, and the subjects' breakthrough accomplishments. A colorful, easy-to-read format features photos and "tech talk" sidebars with quotes, mostly from the "trailblazers" themselves. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these STEM Trailblazer Bios titles: Nuclear Physicist Chien-Shiung Wu, Programming Pioneer Ada Lovelace, Animal Scientist and Activist Jane Goodall, Environmentalist Rachel Carson, Astronaut Mae Jemison, Mathematician and Computer Scientist Grace Hopper, Computer Scientist Jean Bartik, and Vaccine Innovators Pearl Kendrick and Grace Eldering.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(4) K-3 Zoom In on Great Women series. The lives of six diverse, inspirational women--three of whom (Goodall, Yousafzai, and Winfrey) are still living--are summarized in this series, which aligns to Common Core Standards. Though only broadly chronicling their challenges and/or accomplishments, these offerings may spur interest in further study. The archival photographs included are noteworthy, and lists of quick stats and key dates are appended. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Zoom In on Great Women titles: Anne Frank, Jane Goodall, Malala Yousafzai, Mother Teresa, Oprah Winfrey, and Rosa Parks.

Reviewer: Cynthia K. Ritter

(3) K-3 Do You Really Want to Meet...? series. Illustrated by Daniele Fabbri. In each book, readers accompany an inquisitive child on a journey to observe wild animals in their natural habitat. Bold cartoon illustrations and the second-person text add to the immediacy of the experience. Peppered with facts, warnings, and questions, the texts focus mainly on the dangers of interacting with wild animals rather than on their habitat, diet, and behaviors. Map, reading list, websites. Glos. Review covers these Do You Really Want to Meet...? titles: Cape Buffalo, Kangaroo, Lion, Moose, and Elephant.

Reviewer: Nancy Sheridan

(3) K-3 Photographs by Michael Neugebauer. In gentle, conversational prose, Goodall reveals the daily experiences of young chimpanzees living in Tanzania's Gombe National Park. The illuminating text and riveting documentary photographs immerse readers in Goodall's research, which focuses on the chimps' family connections and the similarities of their behavior to that of humans. Back matter provides more information about chimpanzee conservation efforts and Goodall's nonprofit and youth organizations.

Reviewer: Russell Perry

(4) K-3 Illustrated by AG Ford. Robinson draws on her own experiences in this story about a family reunion in Tanzania to celebrate a special birthday. The extended, bi-continental family reflects on its ancestors' capture and forced emigration from Africa to enslavement in the U.S. Ford's paintings convey the loving family's bond. An author's note, map, glossary of Swahili words, and family photos enhance the lengthy, purposeful text.

Reviewer: Lauren Causey

(2) YA Tanzanian Habo is an albino. He is being pursued by an ivory poacher who is trying to murder Habo for his body parts (superstition holds they can be used for good-luck charms). Sullivan excels at conveying Habo's feelings of freakishness and alienation, and her efforts to draw attention to this real-life human rights abuse are commendable. A glossary and resources are appended.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam | Horn Book Magazine Issue: September, 2013

(3) PS Illustrated by Elizabeth Zunon. MacLachlan imagines a Tanzanian woman singing to her baby as they go about their day together, babe secured in a "long colorful kanga" on Mother's back. The volume is not only lyrical and soothing, it's also instructive about daily activities on the banks of Lake Tanganyika. The luminous color-saturated oil paintings are calm and lovely.

Reviewer: Miriam Lang Budin

(4) K-3 In this Tanzanian folktale, famine has struck the land. Unable to shake the ripe fruit from an "amazing tree," little Rabbit suggests asking wise Tortoise for help. The bigger animals insist on going themselves, but they all return having forgotten Tortoise's advice. The writing is occasionally stiff, but the size-doesn't-matter moral will resonate with young readers. Striking illustrations feature anthropomorphized animals dressed in vivid costumes.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(2) YA Nine-year-old Abela's uncle sends her from Tanzania to Britain, intending to sell her. In parallel, Rosa's mother hopes to adopt a girl with Tanzanian roots. The story's three viewpoints (Rosa's and Abela's first-person narratives and Abela's third-person perspective as an adult) help underscore the contrasts between Rosa's small yet authentic worries about sharing her mother and Abela's courage in surviving cruelty.

Reviewer: Deirdre F. Baker | Horn Book Magazine Issue: July, 2008

(4) 4-6 A plane crash leaves Jack abandoned in an isolated Tanzanian wilderness. Scared and alone, he's found by "Stone Boy" and a band of pre-human primates. After a few weeks fighting lions and hunting bucks with his prehistoric friend, Jack's character, along with his physique, grows and developes in all the expected ways. Despite the predictable arc, readers will enjoy this imaginative adventure.

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

(4) 4-6 Young Heroes series. This series highlights teenagers (now young adults) who have made a difference, either by starting their own charitable organizations (Shuyler and Dalio) or by supporting a cause (Hill and Kachepa). The books explore such topics as childhood influences and steps toward activism. The writing is choppy, but readers may be inspired by the stories. Photographs break up the dense pages. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Young Heroes titles: Ashley Shuyler, Julia Butterfly Hill, Given Kachepa, and Matt Dalio.

Reviewer: Hannah Rodgers Barnaby

(4) 4-6 Africa series. Captioned illustrations and maps accent these African countries' struggles with ethnic and political unrest and health and environmental challenges. For easy access, "Quick Facts" summarize the geography, economics, and population information. Readers will have to search the texts to find any positive aspects of these countries. There are eight other spring 2005 books in the series. Reading list, recipes, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Africa titles: Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Ivory Coast, and Tanzania.

Reviewer: Christina Dorr

(4) 4-6 Countries of the World series. Wide-ranging overviews discuss the culture, geography, and history of two African countries. Written in encyclopedic prose and illustrated with generic photographs and reproductions, the books introduce notable individuals; touch on sports, food, and leisure activities; and examine the relationship between these nations and the United States. Glossaries define some Arabic and Tanzanian words. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these Countries of the World titles: Algeria and Tanzania.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Julia Cairns. "We all went on safari, / when the day had just begun. / We spied a lonely leopard. / Arusha counted one. moja." Ten Maasai children take turns counting wildlife on the African plain; the Swahili number follows. Well thought out, with visually striking watercolor images, the book ends with appendices on Tanzania's animals, the Maasai, Swahili names, Tanzania, and Swahili counting.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Aaron Boyd. Longing to own a soccer ball, Bernardi, a boy in modern-day Tanzania, sells a keepsake music box made for him by his mute grandfather, Babu. Saddened by his poor judgment, Bernardi confesses to Babu, who forgives him and uses the money to send Bernardi to school. The story is sentimental, but both Bernardi's situation and the warm, realistic watercolors accurately depict modern rural Tanzanian life.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(4) K-3 Countries of the World series. This book, intended for report writers, offers brief, introductory information about Tanzania's geography, home and school life, food, animals, and leisure activities. With color photographs and a choppy text, the book is less extensive than an encyclopedia article. This volume concludes with directions for playing mancala and a few Kiswahili words. A brief resource list is appended. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow