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south africa

The rainbow people of God

the making of a peaceful revolution
1994
The story of Desmond Tutu's long struggle as spokesman for the antiapartheid movement. Includes his speeches, letters and sermons.

Apartheid

a history
1987

Part of my soul went with him

1985
Winnie Mandela, wife of South African leader Nelson Mandela, shares the story of her life through interviews and letters in which she discusses the development of her political beliefs, and her forced separation from her husband.

Paper bird

a novel of South Africa
1989
Because he is responsible for keeping his pregnant mother and brothers and sisters from starving, young Adam travels daily from his small black South African township to sell newspapers in the city, until marauding bands of thugs make this work dangerous and force him to a difficult decision.

Desmond Tutu, bishop of peace

1986
Profiles the life of the South African bishop who has worked energetically and courageously to improve the lot of black people in South Africa.

Nelson Mandela

a leader for freedom
2008
Profiles the life and achievements of Nelson Mandela, discussing his childhood, work as a freedom fighter, imprisonment, release from prison, political career, and more. Includes a time line, essential facts,resources, and a glossary.

Nelson Mandela

the life of an African statesman
2007
Presents a brief profile of South African statesman Nelson Mandela written in graphic comic format.

Nelson Mandela

2006
Presents a graphic biography of South African political activist Nelson Mandela, and describes his long fight to break the bonds of Apartheid in South Africa.

The end of apartheid

a new South Africa
2001
Examines the role of apartheid in the history of South Africa, key figures involved, and how this system eventually ended.

South Africa

the people
2009
Text and photographs present the daily lives and family traditions of the people of South Africa, as well as their turbulent history and the legacy of apartheid.

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