SOUTH AFRICA HISTORY STUDIES (Living books for primary school level)

Topics are as per the people section of All about South Africa by Brian Barker-JohnsonUnfortunately most of the books listed are out of print.

The San and the KhoikhoiThe San of Africa by Linda ParkerGhamka Man-of-Men by Eve MerchantThe Wood-Ash Stars by Marguerite Poland (The wood-ash stars – p3)Old Grandfather Mantis: Tales of the San by Jenny Seed

The Nguni SpeakersLooking at the Zulu by Roger and Pat de la Harpe Looking at the Xhosa by Roger and Pat de la HarpeThe Wood-Ash Stars by Marguerite Poland (Nombulelo – p.19, Child of the Doves-p.51)Tutti and the Magic bird by Julia Boyd-Harvey

People of the InteriorThe Wood-Ash Stars by Marguerite Poland (Tobane and the watermelon – p.35)

The Early NavigatorsCaravel to the Cape by Eve Merchant Groot Afrikaanse Heldeboek by Pieter W. Grobbelaar (Kaptein-Majoor - p. 9; Dona Leonora - p. 14)

Early days at the CapeDie Stoutstert: Van Texel tot Tafelbaai by Marianna Brandt and Tanja JoubertPoot aan Wal by Marianna Brandt and Tanja Joubert Stowaway to Nowhere by Jenny SeedThe New Fire by Jenny SeedGroot Afrikaanse Heldeboek by Pieter W. Grobbelaar (Die Twee Kapteins - p.28)

Slaves at the CapeGroot Afrikaanse Heldeboek by Pieter W. Grobbelaar (Die Slavin en die Luiperd - p.23)

The French HuguenotsLand of the Watching Eyes - A story of the Huguenots by Juliet Marais Louw

Change at the CapeGroot Afrikaanse Heldeboek by Pieter W. Grobbelaar (Wolraad Woltemade - p.29)

On the move Groot Afrikaanse Heldeboek by Pieter W. Grobbelaar (Die hart van ’n man - p.26, Waalie - p.56, Die heldin van Grahamstad – p.60 )The Great Thirst by Jenny Seed (library: set in 1820’s in Namibia)

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The 1820 SettlersStrangers in the Land by Jenny Seed Living with the 1820 Settlers by Marian Robertson Groot Afrikaanse Heldeboek by Pieter W. Grobbelaar (Die lang tog – p.65 )Animal Tales by Jay Heale (The Famous Somerset – p.41)The 1820 Settlers by Lynne Bryer and Keith S. Hunt

The Great TrekThe Broken Spear by Jenny Seed The Unknown Land by Jenny SeedThe way to the Sea by Pieter Pieterse Groot Afrikaanse Heldeboek by Pieter W. Grobbelaar (Die landsoeker p p.73, Hansie – p.88, Teresa van Italië – p. 104, Dirkie Uys – p.114, Haai nee, Johanna – p.126)African Animal Tales by Jay Heale (The springbok horde - p.88)Was Gideon dan 'n swartskaap? by Maretha Maartenss

The Warrior KingShaka, Warrior king of the Zulus by Rene HermansGroot Afrikaanse Heldeboek by Pieter W. Grobbelaar (Shaka – p.46-73)Prince of the Bay by Jenny Seed

Wars in the Eastern CapeNongquawuse's prophecy by Karen Press

Conflict in the EastGroot Afrikaanse Heldeboek by Pieter W. Grobbelaar (Die slag by die drif – p.170)

Farmers in Transvaal and Orange Free State (not in All about South Africa)Groot Afrikaanse Heldeboek by Pieter W. Grobbelaar (Rageltjie de Beer – p.136, Die slag by die duif – p.170)

Discovery of diamonds and gold (not in All about South Africa)Canvas City by Jenny Seed Gold Dust by Jenny Seed Jock of the Bushveld retold by Phillida Brooke SimonsAfrican Animal Tales by Jay Heale (Scotty Smith’s horse and other diversions – p. 68)

Boer vs BritonPlace among the stones by Jenny Seed The hungry people by Jenny SeedGroot Afrikaanse Heldeboek by Pieter W. Grobbelaar (Die laaste stormloop – p.185, Die baasverkenner – p.188, Japie Greyling – p.194, Ruiter – p197, Die ou man en die meisie – p.201)

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South Africa's rainbow peopleSouth Africa, the People by Domini Clark

Black NationalityMadiba, The Story of Nelson Mandela by Chris du ToitMadiba, the Rainbow man by Lionel J Maxim Who is Nelson Mandela: The prisoner who gave the world hope by Adrian HadlandThe Long Walk To Freedom - Abridged Edition by Nelson MandelaThabo Mbeki by Adrian Hadland, Jovial RantaoOliver Tambo by Chris van Wyk, Luli Callinicos

Modern day books set in South Africa (not a topic in All about South Africa)African Folk Tales and FantasiesTales from the game reserve by Kathleen ArgyleWhen Lion could fly and other tales from Africa by Nick GreavesFamous South African folk tales by Grobbelaar and HarriesThe Mantis and the Moon: Stories for the Children of Africa by Marguerite Poland

Adventure storiesTales from the Bo-Kaap by Georgie BrownIce trap by Jay HealeWhen whales go free by Dianne HofmeyrMarcus and the Boxing gloves by Marguerite PolandMarcus and the Go-cart by Marguerite PolandThe Bush Shrike by Marguerite PolandHurry, hurry Sibusiso! by Jenny SeedStop those children! by Jenny SeedSouth African Adventure Classis by Phillida Brooke Simons

Realistic Animal StoriesAnimal Tales by Jay Heale (various time periods)Once at Kwa Fubesi by Marguerite PolandHuberta’s Journey by Cicely van StratenShadow of the wild hare by Marguerite PolandLittle Eagle by AM Hook

Reference books:The Story of South Africa by Wilhelm GrutterAn Illustrated History of South Africa edited by Trewhella CameronOur Land Our People by Fay JaffThey made this land by Jay HealeThe Great Trek by TV Bulpin

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