Primary Source Readers Books

In order from Mansa Musa to Benjamin Banneker

chapter • 32 Pages

Series

Book #1

Mansa Musa

Written by Lisa Zamosky

8 - 12

Reading age

Page count

Words per page

Jan 5, 2007

Publication date

Paperback

$11.99

$11.15

Summary

Mansa Musa was the king of Mali as it became one of the largest empires during the time of Musa’s rule. Readers will discover the life of Mansa Musa in this appealing biography that uses vivid images, appealing maps, and stunning facts to engage children. A glossary and index work in conjunction with the easy-to-read text to teach readers about the Mali ruler, griots, Mali trade, Mecca, Malian religion, and other kings and queens.

Primary Source Readers Series

Published from 2007 - 2016

2 books

chapter • 32 Pages

Series

Paperback

$11.99$11.15

chapter • 32 Pages

Series

Paperback

$11.99$11.39

Year	Title	Author	Pages
2007	Mansa Musa	Lisa Zamosky	32
2016	Benjamin Banneker	Jody Jensen Shaffer	32

The Creatives Behind the Books

Author

Lisa Zamosky

Author

Jody Jensen Shaffer

Jody Jensen Shaffer is an award-winning poet and the author of more than 30 books of fiction and nonfiction for children, including THE WAY THE COOKIE CRUMBLED, A CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK, IT’S YOUR FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL, BUSY BUS! and PRUDENCE THE PART-TIME COW, Missouri’s pick for the National Book Festival in Washington D.C. September 2, 2017. PRUDENCE is also a nominee for Missouri’s 2019-2020 Show Me Award! Jody’s poetry has been published in magazines like Highlights, Ladybug, and Clubhouse Jr. Jody lives with her husband and kids in Liberty, Missouri, and is a member of the Society for Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. When she’s not writing, Jody can be found watching baseball or walking her rescue dog, Sophie. Visit Jody at jodyjensenshaffer.com or on Twitter @jodywrites4kids.