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 Africaand to become the countrys first black president. In this biography book for kids ages 811, learn all about Mandelas 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 historys most interesting people. Fullcolour photographs and handdrawn illustrations complement thoughtfully written, ageappropriate 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 authors introduction letter, a glossary, and an index.

Binding: Hardback;128 pages; Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd; Classification: YNH; Weight: 452 g; Dimensions: 142 x 200 x 11

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