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Exploring Egypt: A Young Person's Guide to Ancient Civilization

1 review
Linda C. Goss

Maya Publications, 1997

Excellent book on Egypt for young readers
The author has provided young readers with an excellent book on the history and culture of Ancient Egypt. It is interesting, well written and full of authentic pictures and illustrations of ancient Egypt. I used this book to teach my 2nd grade students about Egypt in preparation for the Virginia SOL test and they absolutely loved the book as well as the activities in the teacher resource ...

Exploring Angola: A Young Person's Guide to African Civilization
Linda C. Goss

Maya Publications, 2007

Explores the history and culture of pre colonial Angola,including the geography,economy,people,rulers, and government. Contains the story of Queen Nzingha, the militant queen. The introduction of slave trading by the Portugese. The ties of Angola to the settlement of Jamestown,Va and the Gullahs of South Carolina. Fully illus. with glossary.

Baby Leopard

2 reviews
Linda Goss

Listening Library, 1994

Please don't mess with fire!
This is what Mama leopard says to her little one! This is an all time classic, where I feel every school and home should have one! We all know how our little ones are fascinated with fire! Well, this book made the biggest impact on my 4 year old and did the same at the same age for my now 13 year old. Baby Leopard thinks of himself as invicible toward anything, even Fire until..yes you guessed ...

It's Kwanzaa Time

1 review
Linda Goss

Tandem Library, 2003

Informative and excellent resource book
Great book for beginners or on going Kwanzaa observers. Informative and clear on the seven principal days, symbols, recipes and sewing instructions to make your own African outfits. An valuable and creative resource book. A perfect storyteller resource book as well.

The Frog Who Wanted to Be a Singer

2 reviews
Linda Goss, Cynthia Jabar

Orchard Books (NY), 1996

buy this book!
One of the best childrens' books I've read in years! It encorporates strong morals (you be anything you want to be), family values, and even has a little song for the frog to sing so your children can sing along with the characters. Excellent

Talk that Talk

2 reviews
Linda Goss

Simon & Schuster, 1989

Did I do that?
One of my favorite short stories in Talk that Talk is Historical arenas of African American Storytelling. It's about a slave who has an excellent memory and is demand by his massa as well as the devel. Well just the other week I was put in an awkward situation. Someone emailed my boss and used my name saying they "thought" they gave me an important transaction. This incident happened over ...

Egyptian Gods and Goddesses of the Ennead
Ronald Purvis (Illustrator) Linda C. Goss

Maya Pubn, 1995

Tells the story of the 11 Egyptian gods and goddesses of the Ennead:Atum, Ra, Shu, Tefnut, Geb, Nut,Osiris, Isis, Seth, Nephthys and Horus. Includes black and white drawings of each god.Suitable for all ages.

Exploring Mali: A Young Person's Guide to Ancient Civilization
Linda C. Goss

Maya Publications, 2006

Tells the history and culture of the Ancient Mali kingdom with rich details and illustrations. The young reader will learn about the physical geography, economy, people, leaders and rich culture of this ancient civilization. Written at a 3.0 grade level with interest level for elementary and middle school level.

JUMP UP AND SAY: A Collection of Black Stories and Storytelling
Linda Goss

Simon & Schuster, 1995

A collection celebrating the rich heritage of African-American storytelling from around the world includes folklore, stories, fables, songs, and poems by such writers as Maya Angelou and James Baldwin, along with lesser-known artists. 25,000 first printing.