In this kids biography, discover the inspiring story of Nelson Mandela, who became the first black president of South Africa after spending 27 years in prison.
In 1964, Nelson Mandela was sentenced to a lifetime in jail. His crime? Attempting to overthrow a government that openly discriminated against its black citizens. After spending 27 years behind bars, Mandela was released, allowing him to continue his struggle for equality in South Africa-and to become the country's first black president. In this biography book for kids ages 8-11, learn all about Mandela's incredible life, his fight against apartheid, and how he helped bring peace to his nation.
This new biography series from DK goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's most interesting people. Full-colour photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement thoughtfully written, age-appropriate text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading. Definition boxes, information sidebars, maps, inspiring quotes, and other nonfiction text features add depth, and a handy reference section at the back makes this the one biography series everyone will want to collect. Each book also includes an author's introduction letter, a glossary, and an index.
This is Book 9 in the DK Life Stories Series. See all DK Life Stories books here.
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Stephen Krensky is the author of more than 50 children's books, including Pins and Needles , Clara Barton , and Play Ball, Jackie!
Kristyna Litten is a freelance illustrator who lives in a lovely Yorkshire village in England.
Each title in this new series will be written by an experienced children's nonfiction author. The books will also be vetted by a subject consultant for accuracy, as well as an education/literacy consultant to ensure they are perfectly pitched and levelled for the readership.
Author: Libby Romero
Subject consultant: TBC
Literacy consultant: TBC
