K.A. Mulenga's a Is for Africa

"K.A. Mulenga's A is for Africa" is a book especially designed as a teacher's aid in helping young readers along the path of achieving literacy. Being able to read ~ learning words and how to pronounce them ~ is a first step to developing a rich vocabulary. Learning what they mean and how to use them in voice and written expression builds a young reader's confidence and encourages them to express themselves. Each letter of the English alphabet is presented with an accompanying African...
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"K.A. Mulenga's A is for Africa" is a book especially designed as a teacher's aid in helping young readers along the path of achieving literacy. Being able to read ~ learning words and how to pronounce them ~ is a first step to developing a rich vocabulary. Learning what they mean and how to use them in voice and written expression builds a young reader's confidence and encourages them to express themselves. Each letter of the English alphabet is presented with an accompanying African animal and description of the animal's characteristics and habitat. Also included in the book are descriptions of various indigenous African tribes. A Glossary at the end of the book offers simple definitions of words used within the text of the book which may be considered above the reading level of a young reader, enabling them to 'sound out' the word and understand its meaning. The main character of the book, a young African boy named Mulenga, takes the reader on a journey through Africa through his eyes, and encourages young readers to learn about the importance of protecting Earth's natural environment.