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43) Nelson Mandela
Author
Publisher
Abdo
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
A biography of the black South African leader who became a civil rights activist, political prisoner, and president of South Africa.
Author
Series
Publisher
Rockridge Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Nelson Mandela was the first Black president of South Africa, and he dedicated his life to fighting for equal rights for all South Africans. Before he became a symbol of peace and justice around the world, Nelson was a thoughtful kid who loved to play outside and learn new things. Throughout his life, he used his voice to fight against apartheid and didn't back down even after spending 27 years in prison. Explore how Nelson went from being a young...
Author
Series
Publisher
Thameside Press
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
An illustrated narrative of Nelson Mandela's fight against oppression in South Africa, from his imprisonment for public protest after the Sharpeville Massacre in 1960, to his release from prison and election as president in the 1990s.
51) Oscar Pistorius
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"This book covers the life and career of South African sprinter and Olympian Oscar Pistorius. Born with a rare deformity, it details his life as an infant undergoing lower leg amputation and his upbringing and involvement in sports. The book also digs into the controversy surrounding the death of his girlfriend, some say by Pistorius's own hand"--The publisher.
52) Nelson Mandela
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Find out about the life of Nelson Mandela and his life as an activist against apartheid in South Africa. Jailed for his activisim, he eventually became president. The book has photographs and a simple text suitable for young children"--
58) Nelson Mandela
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Nelson Mandela, the late president of South Africa, was a civil rights leader for more than 50 years, and he spent more than 25 of those years in prison for fighting apartheid. This exceptional biography takes readers to a time and place they need to know about. The struggles of the South African black population against racism and discrimination resonate with all races today. Photographs of the era and quotations from Mandela and others will shed...
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