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41) Duma
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2005]
Edition
[Full screen version].
Language
English
Description
The powerful tale of an unbreakable bond of friendship between a cheetah named Duma and a courageous young boy named Xan. Xan faces the true test of love when he must cross the wilds of Southern Africa to return his best friend to his rightful home.
Publisher
Animal Planet
Pub. Date
2008
Edition
Widescreen ed.
Language
English
Description
One of the most beloved series is back to track the Whiskers, a group of meerkats, using state-of-the-art technology both above and below ground. Includes the most talked-about episode revolving around the matriarch, Flower.
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2014]
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Language
English
Description
Oscar Pistorius was eleven months old when he had both legs amputated below the knee, due to congenital fibular disease. Despite this severe disability, Pistorious grew up to be an extraordinary athlete, inspirational role model, and global symbol of resilience. In 2012 he became the first amputee runner in history to compete in the Olympics and was hailed as a hero not only in his native South Africa but around the world. Everything changed for Pistorius...
44) Beast
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
[2022]
Edition
Collector's edition.
Language
English
Description
Recently widowed Dr. Nate Daniels and his two teenage daughters travel to a South African game reserve managed by Martin Battles, an old family friend and wildlife biologist. However, what begins as a journey of healing soon turns into a fearsome fight for survival when a lion, a survivor of bloodthirsty poachers, begins stalking them.
45) Nelson Mandela
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Zoom
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
370L
Language
English
Description
Presents the life of the activist and South African president, from his early work to dismantle apartheid and his longterm imprisonment to his achievements during his presidency and his legacy.
Publisher
Metro Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Connects a number of storylines, all revolving around a Cape Town animal rescue shelter. Filmed entirely on location in the coastal community of Hout Bay, this original romantic comedy will win you over and lift your spirits.
47) Beast
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
[2022]
Edition
Widescreen ed.
Language
English
Description
Recently widowed Dr. Nate Daniels and his two teenage daughters travel to a South African game reserve managed by Martin Battles, an old family friend and wildlife biologist. However, what begins as a journey of healing soon turns into a fearsome fight for survival when a lion, a survivor of bloodthirsty poachers, begins stalking them.
48) The forgiven
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
When Archbishop Desmond Tutu is appointed to head a nationwide investigation, he's summoned to a maximum-security prison by a notorious murderer seeking clemency. Inside the brutal prison's walls, Tutu is drawn into a dangerous, life-changing battle with the cunning criminal.
49) Evening primrose
Author
Pub. Date
2018
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Compelling and heart-wrenching, Evening Primrose explores issues of race, poverty, and gender in post-apartheid South Africa through the eyes of a junior doctor... When Masechaba finally achieves her childhood dream of becoming a doctor, her ambition istested as she faces the stark reality of South Africa's public health care system. As she leaves her deeply religious mother and makes friends with the politically-minded Nyasha, Masechaba's eyes...
50) Nelson Mandela
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Profiles the life and achievements of Nelson Mandela, discussing his childhood, work as a freedom fighter, imprisonment, release from prison, political career, and more.
51) The jackals
Publisher
Miracle Pictures
Pub. Date
2003
Edition
Full screen.
Language
English
Description
Bandits target a gold miner and his granddaughter in 19th century South Africa.
52) Blue crush 2
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Dana, a killer surfer from California, travels to the breathtaking coasts of South Africa, determined to fulfill her mother's dream of surfing the legendary Jeffrey's Bay. With nothing but her mom's journal as a guide and a fun-loving group of surf fanatics watching her back, Dana faces epic waves, tough locals and her own fears in this unforgettable surf odyssey.
Author
Publisher
Page Street Kids, an imprint of Page Street Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
On June 16, 1976, Hector Pieterson, an ordinary boy, lost his life after getting caught up in what was supposed to be a peaceful protest. Black South African students were marching against a new law requiring that they be taught half of their subjects in Afrikaans, the language of the White government. The story's events unfold from the perspectives of Hector, his sister, and the photographer who captured their photo in the chaos. This book can serve...
54) The white lions
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
The story of two remarkable and extremely rare white lion cubs on their journey to adulthood. Both are female, sisters born as white as snow in May 2009 in South Africa's Kruger Park.
56) Birds of prey
Author
Series
Courtney novels volume 9
Language
English
Formats
Description
Wilbur Smith's writing captivates his listeners with tale full of passions, rage, and glory. In Birds of Prey, he sets the scene for 1667 when Sir Francis Courteney and his son Hal are on patrol in their fighting caravel off the Agulhas Cape of South Africa. They are lying in wait there for one of the treasure-laden galleons of the Dutch East India Company returning from the Orient. So begins a quest for adventure and the spoils of war.
...57) Winnie Mandela
Publisher
Ma-Afrika Films
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Moving from a remote village to the metropolis of Johannesburg, South Africa, a proud young Winnie soon found love with a rising political star, Nelson Mandela. When Nelson was imprisoned for protesting the brutal Apartheid government, Winnie worked tirelessly to win his freedom and to carry on his message of peace and equality. Her struggle was rewarded by years of persecution and imprisonment. Throughout, her resolve to fight for her freedom, her...
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books, an imprint of Harper CollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
The creator of the Oscar-winning documentary "My Octopus Teacher" and his diving partner present an ode to the mysteries of the ocean, introducing readers to the many wonders of the Great African Seaforest off the coast of the southern tip of South Africa, an environment that always surprises.
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
A farmer moves his family to South Africa and suffers a series of seemingly insurmountable losses. Through unlikely friendships and much needed divine intervention, he discovers his life's true purpose and it sustains his unwavering belief in the power of faith.
60) Nelson Mandela
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Presents the life of Nelson Mandela, from his days as an imprisoned freedom fighter to his role as president of South Africa, includes a biographical timeline and historical photographs.
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