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Jul 02, 2019 | ISBN 9781465484000 | 7 and up Buy
Jul 02, 2019 | ISBN 9781465483997 | Middle Grade (8-12) Buy
Jun 22, 2021 | 98 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) Pre-Order
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Jul 02, 2019 | ISBN 9781465484000 | 7 and up
Jul 02, 2019 | ISBN 9781465483997 | Middle Grade (8-12)
Jun 22, 2021 | ISBN 9780744039306 | Middle Grade (8-12)
98 Minutes
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 8–12, 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.
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 audiobook 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. An age-appropriate text to create an engaging audiobook children will enjoy listening to. This is the one biography series everyone will want to collect.© 2019 Stephen Krensky © 2020 DK Audio
Stephen Krensky has published more than 100 books of fiction and non fiction ncluding The Last Christmas Tree, illustrated by Pascal Campion and the Sydney Taylor Award winning, Hannukah at Valley Forge, illustrated by Greg Harlin. He lives in Lexington,… More about Stephen Krensky
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