Purpleness https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thalassocracy 1d
psalva Makes sense. Θαλλασα (thalasa) is the Greek word for sea. This is a new one for me though. 1d
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Somehow this quote seems appropriate for today.
pickThis was my #FoodAndLit pick for #Botswana
It was interesting to read about Mark and Delia‘s experiences living in the Kalahari desert and the relationships they made with the animals living there.
Even as a reader you become invested in the livelihood of the animals.
pickVery nice and original detective stories while giving lots of interesting insights into everyday life in Botswana 🇧🇼 #foodandlit
Very enjoyable and easy read for my holiday (not in Botswana, though ;))
I'm totally hooked and will definitely follow this series in future!
@Texreader @Catsandbooks
“I am Princess Gie Gie. My kingdom…the African sky, so wide and so close. I can touch the sharp edges of the stars.”
In my classroom, this book could be used to discuss global citizenship, empathy, and the importance of resources, helping students understand cultural diversity and environmental issues.
pickThe book was published in 2016 and received the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work for Children. It is a realistic fiction picture book about Gie Gie, a young girl in Africa who dreams of having clean water readily available but must journey long distances to collect it for her village. The story is inspired by the childhood experiences of model and activist Georgie Badiel and highlights the global water crisis.
