Books with author Gloria Blakely

The wonders of Africa—glistening beasts in Samburu, bird land in Lake Nakuru, and a balloon flight over the Masai Mara—unfold through memoir and photos of the author’s Kenyan safari. "An African Safari for Anthony" delivers the sights and sounds of Kenya in more than 17,000 words and 47 color photos.Romp through the wilds of Africa to the holy peak of Mt. Kenya. Face thieving monkeys in Samburu. Prepare for the thrill of a hot air ballon ride over the Masai Mara savannah and much more adventure.Photos and poetic captions are designed to entertain preschoolers and young readers, not to mention the parents bringing the descriptions on each page to life. Fanciful e-mail messages for middle readers draw them even further into the author's safari of a lifetime.Three chapters reveal the Great Rift Valley and the animals dwelling there. Plus, a summary of facts about Kenya, a glossary, and a reader Q&A with exercises serve to embellish an experience best enjoyed in color.

Each title features: - In Their Own Words boxes offering selected quotations from the subject - Did You Know? boxes that highlight fascinating facts about each person - Chronology, suggestions for further reading, and a listing of related Web sites. - A final chapter that delves into the legacy of the subject's thoughts and deeds for new generations of black Americans.