Abercrombie. Thomas L. "Ibn Battuta: Prince of Travellers,"
National Geographic, Vol.
180, No. 6, December 1991.Washington, D.C.: The National Geographic Society, 1991. Through engaging text and vivid, colorful photography, this article offers a broad outline of Ibn Battuta's travels around the world.
Abdul-Rauf, Muhammad. "Pilgrimage to Mecca," National Geographic, Vol. 154, No. 5, November 1978. Washington, D.C.: The National Geographic Society, 1978. The author of this article is an Islamic scholar who joins the hajj to Mecca and recounts his experiences throughout his pilgrimage. The photography is captivating.
Arnold, Caroline. Camel. New York: Morrow Junior Books, 1992. Through text and vivid photography this book we learn about the two types of camels, their distinct characteristics and the places where they live.
Black, Alison and Anna M. Stave.
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Comprehensive Guide to Readers Theatre. Newark, Delaware: International Reading Association, Inc., 2007. This is a superb comprehensive guide to using Readers Theatre in the classroom. I found the second chapter on adapting a play from a story very useful.
Burns, Khephra. Mansa Musa. San Diego: Gulliver Books Hartcourt, Inc., 2001. This picture book presents a vivid, imagined account of the childhood of one of ancient Mali's greatest kings.
Chambers, Catherine. The History of Emigration from Africa. New York: Franklin Watts, 1997. Of particular relevance to this unit is the section which looks at the origins of slavery in Africa and the details what the living conditions were like for slaves.
Chiasson, John. African Journey. New York: Bradbury Press, 1987. Of particular relevance to this unit is the section on the Sahel where the living habits of two herding tribes (the Twareg and the WoDaaBe) who live there is described in text and photos.
Conrad. David C. Empires of Medieval West Africa: Ghana, Mali, and Songhay. New York: Facts on File, Inc., 2005. This is a very comprehensive informational text of the three great West African empires.
Dawson, Susie. Camels. Danbury, Connecticut: Grolier Educational, 1999. A very appealing informational text because of its comprehensive study of the camel, this book is ideal for research and includes many beautiful photos.
Dunn, Ross E. The Adventures of Ibn Battuta A Muslim Traveler of the 14th Century.
Berkeley and Los Angeles: University of California Press, 1986. This book offers a very engaging retelling of the story of Ibn Battuta, presented and interpreted within the larger context of medieval Islam.
Ganieri, Anita. Muslim Festivals Throughout the Year. North Mankato, Minn.: Smart Apple Media, 2004. This book describes the main religious festivals of Islam in simplified terms for young readers to understand and appreciate.
Garcia, Eulalia. Camels--Ships of the Desert. Milwaukee: Gareth Stevens Publishing, 1996. Included in this informational text about camels, their physical characteristics and their behavior are 'Did you know' sections where additional fascinating facts about these amazing animals are provided.
Gibb. H.A.R. The Travels of Ibn Battuta. New Delhi: Goodword Books, 2006. This author has translated the works of Ibn Battuta to provide an interesting travel-tale of this world-traveler.
Hamdun, Said and Noel King. Ibn Battuta in Black Africa. London: Rex Collings, 1975. The editors of this book have chosen many of Ibn Battuta's writings about his travels in Africa in 1331 and in 1351-52 and have edited and translated them.
Hansen, Valerie. Voyages in World History (Boston: Houghton Mifflin, forthcoming, 2009). In this text are some very informative sections on Ibn Battuta's travels and on Islam.
Haskins James and Kathleen Benson. African Beginnings. New York: Amistad Collins,
1998. Presents vivid accounts of the history of eleven of the oldest and most advanced empires in Africa including Nubia, Kush, and Ghana.
Haskins, James and Kathleen Benson. Africa: A Look Back. New York: Marshall
Cavendish Benchmark, 2007. This book provides an interesting account of the early history of western Africa and the beginnings of slavery before the 8th century. It includes numerous photos, documents, drawings and maps.
Haskins, Jim. Black Stars African Heroes. Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons,
Inc., 2005. This book presents a series of mini-biographies of 27 admirable African men and women who were true leaders in their time. It includes Mansa Musa.
Jango-Cohen, Judith. Camels. New York: Marshall Cavendish Corporation, 2005. This book about camels includes a helpful glossary and a list of relevant websites for further research. The text is engaging and the photos are captivating.
Khan, Rukhsana. Muslim Child: Understanding Islam Through Stories and Poems. New
York: Scholastic Inc., 1999. This book offers a collection of stories and poems about Muslim children. The reader learns about aspects of the daily lives of Muslim children in places like Canada, the U.S. and Nigeria.
Lee, Rev. Samuel (trans. and ed.). The Travels of Ibn Battuta in the Near East, Asia and
Africa 1325-1354. Mineola, New York: Dover Publications, Inc., 2004. The author and translated and edited the writings of Ibn Battuta to create a primary source that provides the engrossing account of Ibn Battuta's travels around the world.
Mann, Kenny. African Kingdoms of the Past: Ghana Mali Songhay The Western Sudan.
Parsippany, New Jersey: Dillon Press, 1996. This informational text includes such relevant topics as the spread of Islam to West Africa, and the Mali empire and its kings, Sundiata and Mansa Musa.
Marsh, Carole.
What is Islam? Who are Muslims? Gallopade International, 2002. Geared toward children, this book introduces in a simplified way the religion of Islam and the practices of its followers.
Masoff, Joy. Mali: Land of God & Glory. Waccabuc, New York: Five Ponds Press, 2007. This book presents the history of ancient Mali through the use of engaging text, beautiful photos, maps and timelines. Many games and activities are included.
McDonald, Lucile. The Arab Marco Polo: Ibn Battuta. New York: Thomas Nelson Inc.,
Publishers, 1975. This book is a biography for children of the 14th century Muslim traveler, Ibn Battuta, using a chapter book format.
McKissack, Patricia and Fredrick McKissack. The Royal Kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and
Songhay: Life in Medieval Africa. New York: Henry Holt and Company, 1994. The authors introduce the reader to a history of medieval Africa and the 3 West African empires that thrived during this time period. They carefully distinguish between what is actually known and what can only be surmised about this time and place in history.
Meltzer, Milton. Ten Kings and the Worlds They Ruled. New York: Orchard Books, 2002. This book presents the stories of ten kings from long ago whose masterful use of power altered the course of events in their time. It includes the story of Mansa Musa.
Morris, Neil. The Atlas of Islam: People, Daily Life and Traditions. Florence, Italy: McRae Books Srl, 2003. In this comprehensive text, various aspects of Muslim history and culture are explored through the use of beautiful illustrations and concise text.
Murray, Jocelyn. Cultural Atlas for Young People: Africa. New York: Facts on File, Inc., 1990. This atlas depicts the cultures, history and geography of this huge continent through the use of maps, illustrations and up-to-date information.
Naylor, Kim. Mali. New York: Chelsea House Publishers, 1987. This informational text provides detailed information on Mali from the past and up to the present.
Pancella, Peggy. Mansa Musa: Ruler of Ancient Mali. Chicago, Illinois: Heinemann
Library, 2004. Through colorful pictures and engaging text, this book provides a detailed account of the life and accomplishments of Mansa Musa.
Quigley, Mary. Ancient West African Kingdoms: Ghana, Mali, & Songhai. Chicago,
Illinois: Heinemann Library, 2002. This informational text is another great resource on the ancient empires of West Africa that could be used for student research.
Reece, Katherine. West African Kingdoms: Empires of Gold and Trade. Vero Beach,
Florida: Rourke Publishing LLC, 2006. This book introduces the ancient empires of Ghana, Mali and Songhai through the use of vivid photos and engaging text.
Reynolds, Jan.
Sahara:
Vanishing Cultures. San Diego: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich,
Publishers, 1991. Written in narrative form, this book offers the reader an inside look at the daily life routines of a Tuareg family whom the author had spent time living and traveling with.
Robb, Laura. Teaching Reading in Social Studies, Science and Math. New York: Teaching Resources, 2003. This teacher resource book is a treasure-house of ideas to help students read and understand nonfiction texts.
Robinson, Francis (ed.). The Cambridge Illustrated History of the Islamic World.
Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1996. This book provides comprehensive and accurate coverage of the Islamic world detailing the varied nature of Muslim culture in different countries.
Rumford, James. Traveling Man: The Journey of Ibn Battuta, 1325-1354. Boston:
Houghton Mifflin Company, 2001. Presents a retelling of the story of Ibn Battuta through the use of text, maps and illustrations.
Sabbah, Ann Carey. Tuaregs. Mankato, Minn.: Smart Apple Media, 2000. In this book young readers can learn about this desert people and their culture, looking at their beginnings over 5000 years ago up to the present time. The photographs are beautiful.
Scoones, Simon. The Sahara and Its People. New York: Thomson Learning, 1993. This book present an interesting and straightforward overview of the area and its people through the use of colored photos, illustrations, maps and text.
Shepard, Aaron. Readers On Stage: Resources for Reader's Theater. Los Angeles:
Shepard Publications, 2004. This is an excellent teacher resource that covers all important aspects of Readers Theater.
Tames, Richard. Muslim. New York: Children's Press, 1996. This book, through photography and engaging text, provides a useful and interesting introduction to Islam for children.
Thompson, Carol. The Empire of Mali. New York: Franklin Watts, 1998. Through picture and interesting text, this informational book provides a detailed description of the Mali empire and is ideal for student research.
Thomas, Hugh. The Slave Trade. New York: Simon & Shuster, 1997. This book documents the expansive history of the Atlantic slave trade and focuses on the economics, social acceptance, and politics of this sordid business.
Thompson, Jan. World Faiths: Islam. Chrysalis Education, 2003. Part of a series, this book explores the religion of Islam using discussions in a question-and-answer format about the origins, beliefs and practices of this world religion.
Weintraub. Aileen. The Sahara Desert--The Biggest Desert.New York: PowerKid Press, 2001. In this book the text is simple but informative and covers such topics as the people who live in the desert, what an oasis is, and how the Sahara came to be a desert. The photos are breathtaking.
Wilkinson, Philip. Islam. New York: DK Publishing, Inc., 2002. The Eyewitness book presents such topics as the basic tenets of Islam, the history of its spread throughout the world, a description of the various cultures within which it has flourished and accounts of the many achievements of Islamic peoples.
Wisniewski, David.
Sundiata: Lion King of Mali. New York, Clarion Books. 1992. Likened by many reviewers to a folktale, this book presents an historical account of how Sundiata came to rule ancient Mali in the 13th century. Beautiful, collage-type illustrations fill the pages of this book.
Worthy, Jo. Readers Theater for Building Fluency. New York: Scholastic Inc., 2005. An invaluable teacher resource, this book describes the steps involved in setting up Readers Theater in one's classroom.
