Nelson Mandela
Nobel Peace Prize-winning Champion for Hope and Harmony
New York : Britannica Educational Publishing, 2016.
Format: Book
Description: 32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Imprisoned for twenty-seven years for protesting against South Africa's system of apartheid, Nelson Mandela was elected the nation's first black president and became known as one of the greatest world leaders in recent memory. His work to end apartheid and unify the people of South Africa has influenced campaigns for human rights around the world. This biography profiles his long, remarkable life, beginning with his boyhood, education, and early involvement with the African National Congress. Young readers will be inspired by Mandela's extraordinary courage, leadership, and capacity for forgiveness.
Series: Britannica beginner bios.
Subjects:
Mandela, Nelson, 1918-2013 -- Juvenile literature.
Presidents -- South Africa -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Political prisoners -- South Africa -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Apartheid -- Juvenile literature.
Mandela, Nelson, 1918-2013 -- Juvenile literature.
Presidents -- South Africa -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Political prisoners -- South Africa -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Apartheid -- Juvenile literature.
Target Audience: 660L
ISBN:
9781622759415
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
C BIOGRAPHY Mandela, Nelson | Ballentine Indoors | Children's Biography | In |
Includes bibliographical references and index.