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The Cheetahs of Long Distance Running in Ethiopia : Legendary Ethiopian Athletes in Amharic and English

2021

by Worku L. Mulat and Daniel Getahun

"One of the fastest animals in the world, the cheetah streaks across the plains and valleys of Ethiopia. But there is another kind of “cheetah” renowned for speed who are famous for running on 2 legs instead of 4. Some of the world’s elite marathon and long distance running athletes hail from Ethiopia, including Abebe Bikila, the first African Olympic gold medalist; Belayneh Densamo, who broke the world record for long distance running; and Haile Gebreselassie, who broke a world record 27 times! Read about the Baby Faced Destroyer, youngest World Champion runner and cousin to Derartu Tulu, the first woman to run a 2 mile race in less than 10 minutes and champion who earned 6 gold medals. Filled with detailed digital portraits of 10 legends of long distance running by Ethiopian artist Daniel Getahun. Bilingual text in English and Ethiopian languages including Amharic, Tigrinya and Afaan Oromo support fluency and vocabulary." -- publisher

Biography

Girls Grow Up: Ethiopia’s Fabulous Females in Tigrinya and English

2021

by Jane. Kurtz and Brenda Porter

"From Isabella Tewodros, the youngest scuba diver in the world, to Yetnebersh Nigussie, the blind Ethiopian lawyer fighting for equality and human rights, Ethiopia has produced some amazing girls and women. Some of them will become pilots and scientists, others will excel in sports or music, and still others will become teachers, farmers, mothers, leaders, business owners or artists. But no matter what they grow up to be, Ethiopian girls are full of incredible potential and deserve our appreciation and support." -- publisher

Informational

Girls Grow Up: Ethiopia’s Fabulous Females in Amharic and English

2021

by Jane. Kurtz and Brenda Porter

"From Isabella Tewodros, the youngest scuba diver in the world, to Yetnebersh Nigussie, the blind Ethiopian lawyer fighting for equality and human rights, Ethiopia has produced some amazing girls and women. Some of them will become pilots and scientists, others will excel in sports or music, and still others will become teachers, farmers, mothers, leaders, business owners or artists. But no matter what they grow up to be, Ethiopian girls are full of incredible potential and deserve our appreciation and support. " -- publisher

Informational

Let’s Make Kolo! : How to Make Ethiopia’s Favorite Snack in Amharic and English

2021

by Elizabeth Spor Taylor

"Young friends teach us how to make kolo in this simple, informative cookbook for young bilingual readers. Colorful paintings of the tools and ingredients needed to make this beloved snack of Ethiopians of all ages. Side by side dual language text in Amharic and English support emerging bilingual readers with developing vocabulary and identifying key words. Step by step instructions with colorful pictures are easy to follow and fun to learn. Sweet or spicy, kolo is a delicious part of Ethiopian culture and commerce." -- publisher

Beautiful Life Informational

Over and Under the Canyon

by Kate Messner and Christopher Silas Neal

"Over and Under the Canyon takes young readers on a thrilling tour of a desert canyon ecosystem. Over the canyon, the sun scalds the air, baking desert mud to stone. But under the shade of the cliffs hides another world, where bighorn sheep bound from rock to rock on the hillside, roadrunners make their nests in sturdy cacti, and banded geckos tuck themselves into the shelter of the sand. Discover the wonders concealed in the curves of the canyon, the magic of a desert wildflower bloom, and all the unexpected creatures that bring the desert to life." -- publisher

Any Child Informational

Hold the Flag High

2021

by Catherine Clinton and Shane W. Evans

"Hold the Flag High is the true story of William Carney, the first Black Medal of Honor winner and Civil War hero. As sergeant of the Massachusetts 54th, an all-Black regiment, he was one of only a few Black officers to serve during the Civil War. In the Battle of Fort Wagner, he risked life and limb to make sure that “Old Glory” never stopped waving." -- published

Biography Cross Group

Opening the Road

2021

by Keila V. Dawson and Alleanna Harris

"In the late 1930s when segregation was legal and Black Americans couldn't visit every establishment or travel everywhere they wanted to safely, a New Yorker named Victor Hugo Green decided to do something about it. Green wrote and published a guide that listed places where his fellow Black Americans could be safe in New York City. The guide sold like hot cakes! Soon customers started asking Green to make a guide to help them travel and vacation safely across the nation too. With the help of his mail carrier co-workers and the African American business community, Green's guide allowed millions of African Americans to travel safely and enjoy traveling across the nation." -- publisher

Biography Oppression & Resilience

Work / ሥራ

2020

"Help your young bilingual reader learn to read Amharic with this beautifully illustrated picture book about how Ethiopians work and rest. From the bustling city markets to dusty country roads, there is always work to be done or shared. Side by side text in English and Amharic support young learners of indigenous Ethiopian languages. Colorful watercolor illustrations bring the people of Ethiopia to life with rich details and supportive context. Part of the Ready, Set, Go! series of early readers." -- publisher

Any Child Incidental

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