Only the Mountains Do Not Move
A Maasai Story of Culture and Conservation
by Jan Reynolds
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Pub Date Sep 01 2011 | Archive Date Sep 01 2012
Description
anywhere forever;
it is only the mountains
which do not move from their places.
So goes a Maasai proverb, and so goes the lives of the Maasai in Africa. For hundreds of years they have moved with their herds of cattle and goats across thousands of miles in Kenya and Tanzania.
Today the Maasai face new challenges. Their traditional way of life is threatened, lands are overgrazed, and wildlife is in danger. Maasai tribes are meeting these obstacles head-on-adapting their lives and agricultural practices while keeping their vibrant, close-knit culture alive.
Award-winning author-photographer Jan Reynolds presents a striking glimpse of these dynamic people. Only the Mountains Do Not Move shows one Maasai tribe's remarkable ability to forge a delicate balance between the richness of the past and the needs of the future.
Advance Praise
"Maasai sayings, appearing in large, colorful type and explained in the text, introduce each of the book's topical sections. With many clear color photos and an appended glossary with pronunciation, this is an excellent addition to classroom units on Africa today." -Booklist
"Her text and excellent-quality photos introduce the daily lives of men, women, and children. She shows how traditional roles and ceremonies exist alongside adaptations such as growing crops, cultivating wild bees, and guiding tourists to see animals in natural habitats. Although the Maasai proverbs Reynolds includes hint at a positive outcome, the people face ongoing challenges from environmental and political forces. This thought-provoking photo essay reveals a culture in the midst of change." -School Library Journal
"Reynolds's compelling portrait of Maasai culture centers on the Il Ngwesi tribe in Kenya. Through straightforward descriptions ("The Maasai do not count their animals. They know each one by sight") and large, color photographs, readers learn intimate details of the Il Ngwesi people. . . . A thought-provoking look at a culture that is peaceful and industrious, and which holds onto tradition while facing the future. " -Publisher's Weekly
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781600603334 |
| PRICE | $18.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 40 |
