The Story of Nelson Mandela: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers (The Story of Biographies)

Synopsis

Discover the life of Nelson Mandela—a story about uniting a country for kids ages 6 to 9Nelson 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 boy to a civil rights hero.Independent reading—This Nelson Mandela biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own.Critical thinking—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Nelson's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.A lasting legacy—Watch Nelson progress from kid to president of South Africa with a visual timeline marking the major milestones of his life.How will Nelson's strength inspire you?Discover activists, artists, and athletes, and more from all across history with the rest of The Story Of series, including famous figures like: Sojourner Truth, Martin Luther King Jr., John Lewis, Ruby Bridges, and Barack Obama.

Copyright:

2021

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

64 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781648761393

Related ISBNs:

9781648766374

Publisher:

Sourcebooks

Date of Addition:

08/01/24

Copyrighted By:

Rockridge Press, Emeryville, California

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

History, Children's Books, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Politics and Government

Reading Age:

6–9

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.