DK life stories: Nelson Mandela / Stephen Krensky ; Edited by Kritika Gupta ; Illustrated by Charlotte Ager.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Dk Life StoriesPublication details: London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, A Penguin Random House Company, c2019.Description: 128 pp.: col. ill; 20 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
ISBN:
  • 9780241377918
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 968.06 K92n 2019
Contents:
About DK Life Stories Nelson Mandela 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-color 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 every teacher and librarian will want to collect. Each book also includes an author`s introduction letter, a glossary, and an index.
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About DK Life Stories Nelson Mandela 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-color 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 every teacher and librarian will want to collect. Each book also includes an author`s introduction letter, a glossary, and an index.

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