Journey into Africa is an exciting guided tour across the wild, dusty plains, through crocodile-infested lakes, and the noisy nighttime of Africa, tailored to the level and interests of children. On every page, brilliant close-up photographs taken in a variety of African terrain bring to life the animals, insects, and plants encountered there, making this a very real adventure for the young world traveler. The book starts by preparing campers for the journey, detailing what to bring and wear, and what precautions to take in order to stay safe and healthy during the trip. Then comes a plane ride over the splendid Victoria Falls. This is just one of the many beautiful African landscapes of the trip, which help young travelers realize how important it is to be considerate of the land and the animals that live there. Every day and night are filled with animal encounters, from groups of zebras or flamingos to a close run-in with an angry hippo. The safari guide, Cisco, tells stories around the campfire at night while campers listen to the nocturnal noises. And each day there are new examples of how animals survive. Some stick together in herds or family groups to hunt for food, or for safety in numbers. Others do things that help out other kinds of animals, like the black mamba snake that sleeps in the cool darkness of hamerkop nests, providing free protection for the baby birds. Cisco shows his campers how to track animals on foot, and tells how animals protect themselves against the heat and insects, how they find water and hunt food, and about the dangers of drought. Journey into Africa offers readers a fascinating, first-hand experience of the colorful, noisy, beautiful, and often dangerous continent of Africa and the many species of plants and animals that survive or thrive there. A glossary at the end is a helpful reminder of the new things and ideas that young readers have learned on the trip. Book jacket.
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