South Africa for Young Readers

By Country Reports

Go on safari to see the Big Five, ride to the flat top of Table Mountain, meet a warrior king and a hero named Nelson Mandela, watch whales leap from the sea, and discover a country where people speak twelve languages. South Africa for Young Readers is a fun, fact-packed journey through the Rainbow Nation.

In twenty short, colorful chapters, young explorers ages 10 to 14 will discover:

- THE LAND - two oceans, Table Mountain and Cape Town, the Garden Route, and mountains and deserts

- THE WILDLIFE - the Big Five, cheetahs and giraffes, penguins and meerkats, and whales and sharks

- HISTORY - the San and the Zulu king Shaka, gold and diamonds, apartheid, and Nelson Mandela

- THE RAINBOW NATION - many peoples and languages, food and festivals, sport, music, and growing up

Every chapter is packed with color photographs, Fast Facts, "Did You Know?" surprises, and words to know, plus a mini-glossary and quiz to test what you learn. The back of the book has South African phrases to try, a timeline of history, famous faces to know, and fifteen fun facts.

Perfect for curious kids, classrooms, homeschoolers, and any young reader who loves to explore the world.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HQ69FR9R
• ISBN13: 9798183025408
• Release Date: October 2026
• Publisher: Countryreports
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.2" x 8.0"