This beautifully illustrated book retells the legend of Nyaminyami and explains how the Kariba Dam was built. It includes useful facts about the history of the dam, and how and why it was built.

This book has 3 different picture stories. Look at the pictures and find out what happens when: * A big boy grabs an apple from a little girl * A caterpillar freams about flying * Three children see the shadow of a big monster Stars of Africa is an exciting reading series for learners from Grade R to Grade 7. The series contains a wonderful selection for Foundation Phase learners to build their confidence as readers, widen their knowledge as learners and increase their reading pleasure. There are two types of books in the series: * Stories: The stories are beautifully illustrated in full colour, set in urban and rural envrionments in countries all over Africa, and include titles to appeal to every child. * Info (Information) Books. The info books introduce concepts and content from all learning areas and are illustrated in full colour to stimulate reading and learning. The books are divided into four levels: * Starting - for Grades R and 1 * Practising - for Grades 2 and 3 * Improving - for Grades 4 and 5 * Independence - for Grades 6 and 7 Within each level, the books have been graded further for difficulty into three sub-levels: A, B and C. For learners in Grades R-3, Stars of Africa has: * books with no text, and beautiful illustrations * books with very simple, repeated text * Big Books, for teachers to use with a whole class * stories and information books* books with simple captions * books with photographs * counting books and alphabet books * a book with rhymes, poems and song * books about life and growing up in Africa * books that provide knowledge of and encourage a love for the environment * a dictionary activity book * a book that deals with the experience of AIDS * a book that celebrates children's rights * a personal dictionary Activity Book that learners can use to compile their own word list for each letter of the alphabet.

Stars of Africa is an exciting reading series for learners from Grade R to Grade 7. The series contains a wonderful selection for Foundation Phase learners to build their confidence as readers, widen their knowledge as learners and increase their reading pleasure.There are two types of books in the series:* Stories: The stories are beautifully illustrated in full colour, set in urban and rural envrionments in countries all over Africa, and include titles to appeal to every child.* Info (Information) Books. The info books introduce concepts and content from all learning areas and are illustrated in full colour to stimulate reading and learning.The books are divided into four levels:* Starting - for Grades R and 1* Practising - for Grades 2 and 3* Improving - for Grades 4 and 5* Independence - for Grades 6 and 7 Within each level, the books have been graded further for difficulty into three sub-levels: A, B and C. For learners in Grades R-3, Stars of Africa has:* books with no text, and beautiful illustrations* books with very simple, repeated text* Big Books, for teachers to use with a whole class* stories and information books* books with simple captions* books with photographs* counting books and alphabet books* a book with rhymes, poems and song* books about life and growing up in Africa* books that provide knowledge of and encourage a love for the environment* a dictionary activity book* a book that deals with the experience of AIDS* a book that celebrates children's rights* a personal dictionary Activity Book that learners can use to compile their own word list for each letter of the alphabet.

Stars of Africa is a reading series developed for Grade R to 7. It brings together the best authors and illustrators form South Africa and from across the African continent. The titles are especially suitable for learners whose home language not necessarily English. The wide range of readers at the Grade 7 level, together with the Stars of Africa Grade 7 teacher's guide, covers all requirements for teaching and learning English first additional language within the revised national curriculum statement. Stars of Africa Grade 7 reading series offers these exceptional features: language on the level of the learner; graded to allow for steady progression as learners become more confident; introduction of concepts and knowledge from all learning areas that explore a vast spectrum of relevant themes; vibrant illustrations in different styles, techniques and colours capture children's interest and help develop their love of reading; extensive range of visual literacy elements such as maps and photographs that further encourages reading skills; 24 stories and information books that reflect the aspirations, social and personal issues of the Grade 7 learner; glossaries to assist learners with further language acquisition skills; encourages comprehensive language skills and reading skills. The teacher's guide offers: assessment and teaching support; guidelines on extension and enrichment work; photocopiable learner worksheets, book report worksheets, learner assessment worksheets and sample assessment grids, enabling learners and teacher to get the most benefit from each reader; skills-building activities that cover the six learning outcomes for English First Additional Language; the Stars of Africa Grade 7 readers provide learners with a magnificent range of stories that will build confidence, widen knowledge and increase reading pleasure! The reading series includes an additional resource, reading in the primary school - Grade R to Grade 7 teacher's guide, to further assist the teacher with reading strategies.

There's going to be a big party and Zebra and Monkey want to go too. But Rhino says only animals with horns can come. Will Zebra and Monkey find a way to join the fun? Stars of Africa is an exciting reading series for learners from Grade R to Grade 7. The series contains a wonderful selection for Foundation Phase learners to build their confidence as readers, widen their knowledge as learners and increase their reading pleasure.There are two types of books in the series:* Stories: The stories are beautifully illustrated in full colour, set in urban and rural envrionments in countries all over Africa, and include titles to appeal to every child.* Info (Information) Books. The info books introduce concepts and content from all learning areas and are illustrated in full colour to stimulate reading and learning.The books are divided into four levels:* Starting - for Grades R and 1* Practising - for Grades 2 and 3* Improving - for Grades 4 and 5* Independence - for Grades 6 and 7 Within each level, the books have been graded further for difficulty into three sub-levels: A, B and C. For learners in Grades R-3, Stars of Africa has:* books with no text, and beautiful illustrations* books with very simple, repeated text* Big Books, for teachers to use with a whole class* stories and information books* books with simple captions* books with photographs* counting books and alphabet books* a book with rhymes, poems and song* books about life and growing up in Africa* books that provide knowledge of and encourage a love for the environment* a dictionary activity book* a book that deals with the experience of AIDS* a book that celebrates children's rights* a personal dictionary Activity Book that learners can use to compile their own word list for each letter of the alphabet.

Stars of Africa is a reading series developed for Grade R to 7. It brings together the best authors and illustrators form South Africa and from across the African continent. The titles are especially suitable for learners whose home language not necessarily English. The wide range of readers at the Grade 7 level, together with the Stars of Africa Grade 7 teacher's guide, covers all requirements for teaching and learning English first additional language within the revised national curriculum statement. Stars of Africa Grade 7 reading series offers these exceptional features: language on the level of the learner; graded to allow for steady progression as learners become more confident; introduction of concepts and knowledge from all learning areas that explore a vast spectrum of relevant themes; vibrant illustrations in different styles, techniques and colours capture children's interest and help develop their love of reading; extensive range of visual literacy elements such as maps and photographs that further encourages reading skills; 24 stories and information books that reflect the aspirations, social and personal issues of the Grade 7 learner; glossaries to assist learners with further language acquisition skills; encourages comprehensive language skills and reading skills. The teacher's guide offers: assessment and teaching support; guidelines on extension and enrichment work; photocopiable learner worksheets, book report worksheets, learner assessment worksheets and sample assessment grids, enabling learners and teacher to get the most benefit from each reader; skills-building activities that cover the six learning outcomes for English First Additional Language; the Stars of Africa Grade 7 readers provide learners with a magnificent range of stories that will build confidence, widen knowledge and increase reading pleasure! The reading series includes an additional resource, reading in the primary school - Grade R to Grade 7 teacher's guide, to further assist the teacher with reading strategies.