south africa

Looks at different animal rescues with National Geographic explorers Beverly and Dereck Joubert.

Chronicles the life and accomplishments of Nelson Mandela, a South African political activist who was imprisoned for his rebellion against racial segregation and was later elected as the first black president of South Africa.

Details the arrest, torture, and killing of Steve Biko, a black South African leader, and the persecution of his white journalist friend, Donald Woods.

Examines the historical, social, and cultural roles of women in Sub-Saharan Africa, featuring South Africa and emphasizing the twentieth century.

Offers a brief introduction to the life of political activist and Nobel Prize-winning statesman Nelson Mandela.

Looks at the life of South African comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor, and television host, Trevor Noah.

After her beloved grandmother's death, seventeen-year-old Khosi is left with an empty house, her younger sister, and her promise to finish school, but violence in Imbali may take even that.

"Describes the life and accomplishments of [Nelson Mandela], the South African activist and politician who opposed apartheid and became the country's first black head of state after being imprisoned for twenty-seven years"--OCLC.

Discusses the trials of Nelson Mandela and the politics of South Africa.

"Elon Musk is the visionary behind SpaceX and CEO of the electric car company Tesla. He is working on unique and daring improvements to both public transit and solar energy. And then, there's his highly-publicized plans for colonizing Mars... But behind the mind-blowing headlines and legendary drive is the story of a bullied and beaten school boy, who through creativity and determination decided to rewrite his story and find his own way to make the world a better place. And to do so with a sense of fun and style. From hosting raves to pay for college to re-writing the rules on space travel, Elon Musk has always gone his own way. And now, award-winning investigative journalist, Anna Crowley Redding takes readers on a well-researched trip through Elon's life and accomplishments"--Provided by the publisher.