Book Series · 2 Books

Primary Source Readers Books

In order from Mansa Musa to Benjamin Banneker.

The Primary Source Readers series is a set of 2 chapter books by Lisa Zamosky and Jody Jensen Shaffer, published between 2007 and 2016. Written for ages 8–18, most books run about 30 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1199

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2007

Mansa Musa

By Lisa Zamosky

Explore the rise of Mali's empire under Mansa Musa's rule.

32 pages· 2,674 words· Est. 23 min read

Paperback

Summary: Journey into the life of Mansa Musa, the visionary king who transformed Mali into a cultural and economic powerhouse. Discover how his passion for the arts, literature, and architecture expanded his empire's influence. What secrets lie behind his legendary pilgrimage to Mecca, and how did it shape the world? Uncover the legacy of a ruler whose impact still resonates today.

The complete set

Primary Source Readers Series

2 books · Published 2007–2016

Series

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$1199

Mansa Musa

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2007

Explore the rise of Mali's empire under Mansa Musa's rule.

Series

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$1139

Benjamin Banneker

Chapter Book · Ages 8–18 · 2016

Discover the remarkable journey of a self-taught surveyor and almanac writer.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Primary Source Readers series?

There are 2 books in the Primary Source Readers series. It began with Mansa Musa in 2007, and the newest book, Benjamin Banneker, was published in 2016.