The magic tree house takes Jack and Annie to Africa where they meet up with wonderful wild animals, a very hungry warrior, and where they even solve a riddle.

In simple, stirring verse, this book tells the story of the dramatic cycles of life on the African savanna.

Minding his mother and playing with his father, this little lion can't help chasing trouble and fun as he explores the little corner of that big blue planet he shares with us. Fans of animals, nature, and ecology will be thrilled by the adventures of our playful lion cub as they learn all about young animals and their homes.

"As water dwindles and food becomes scarce, Whisper the water buffalo must embrace a strength she never knew. Stride the cheetah embarks on a dangerous journey to bring rain to Bravelands, but the quest will lead him into the underworld of spirits, where his most fearsome enemy awaits. And Breathstealer the hyena faces a choice. The Great Devourer pours poison in her ear, promising strength and survival for her and her entire clan. But his plans would...

"Ben and Becky are on another adventure, and this time it's an African safari! With their new friend, Kami, they go out to see wild animals in their natural habitats. They also tour a wildlife sanctuary where injured and orphaned animals are being cared for. Along the way, the three children help to solve a mystery and save the life of a baby elephant! This We Both Read book features a special design that combines illustrations with photography of...

"When Bertie rescues an orphaned white lion cub from the African veld, the pair are inseparable -- until Bertie is sent to boarding school far away in England and the lion is sold to a circus. Bertie swears that one day they will see each other again, but it is the butterfly lion who ensures their friendship will never be forgotten." -- Back cover

When social workers begin to scrutinize Mercy's homelife in modern-day Pietermartizburg, she uses life lessons taught to her by Mr. Singh to stand up for herself and her eccentric foster aunts.

The animals of the African savanna use their senses to predict and then enjoy the rain.

Walking through his village, a young African boy finds the materials to make a special toy.

Ruby's story picks up a few months after the events of The One and Only Bob. Now living in a wildlife sanctuary, Ruby's caretaker from the elephant orphanage in Africa where she grew up is visiting. Seeing him again brings back a flood of memories both happy and sad of her life before the circus, and she recounts the time she spent in the African savanna to Ivan and Bob.