Introduce elementary and middle school students to the ancient African empire of Mali, and teach them about an amazing history--and about themselves. Mali, one of the most glorious but least known civilizations of the world, comes to life through vivid color photographs, timelines, maps...and the legends of the griots, or storytellers, who’ve preserved the past of Mali for millennia, handing down stories of brave kings from generation to generation. 
The book is an introduction to an astonishing, little-known history, and it’s a vital, refreshing educational tool, packed with suggestions for games and activities that reinforce the history lessons. For instance, readers will learn how to play the "Trading Game," a life-or-death activity for the people who once practiced it. MALI: LAND OF GOLD AND GLORY is an invaluable entrée into a place and a time that deserve more attention, especially among young people. "African-Americans were not dropped out of the sky with slavery as their beginning," said Andrew Prophett, the esteemed educator responsible for the development of Virginia’s new innovative elementary-level Mali curriculum. "That is not history." 
Mali IS history, a civilization worthy of being studied along with those of Rome, Greece, Egypt, China, and India. MALI: Land of Gold and Glory makes that possible, bringing to life "a land of grand palaces and gold." As the narrator-griot sings in the book. "It was called the Bright Country and that was the way it was—a bright and shining place."

Mali: Land of Gold and Glory

Masoff, Joy

Five Ponds Press

From around the world to right next door, find out what makes America such a unique nation. Created with the guidance of America's leading diversity educators, students will explore every aspect of diversity from an exciting new perspective. Perfect for differentiated learning and ESOL students. Celebrate diversity in America. Discover: --How we got here. --The story of immigration. --The experiences of people from different continents when they arrived. --Diverse foods, sports, games, music, and holidays that became all-American favorites. --What make us uniquely American. --Great Americans and their diverse roots. And much more! Colorful artwork, charts and graphs, vibrant photos, and easy-to-read text.

We Are All Americans: Understanding Diversity

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The complete Virginia History and Social Sciences curriculum for Grade 1 in one exciting, easy to read, colorful, 64 page book packed with photos, illustrations, charts, graphs and timelines. This book includes all the Standards of Learning for the grade and makes the curriculum fun and interesting for the teachers and students.

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Our World Near and Far (Grade 2)

The complete Virginia History and Social Sciences curriculum for grade 3 in one exciting, easy to read, colorful, 64 page book packed with photos, illustrations, charts, graphs and timelines. This book includes all the Standards of Learning for the grade and makes the curriculum fun and interesting for the teachers and students.

Our World Far and Wide

Share the story of an amazing journey . . . from Africa to America . . . from bondage to freedom . . . from sorrow to triumph! Along the way meet inspiring people, witness life-changing events, and be a part of an incredible adventure.

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