1918-2013

"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 twenty-seven years in prison. Explore how Nelson went from being a young boy to a civil rights hero."--Provided by publisher.

Readers will learn that many of our futures are determined by genes.

Provides a brief biography of Nelson Mandela, the first black president of South Africa who spent twenty-seven years in prison for his beliefs.

"A biography of South African humanitarian Nelson Mandela, examining his long imprisonment and position as South Africa's first black president, as well as his emphasis on reconciliation and other social stances"--Provided by publisher.

"Nelson Mandela's fight against racism is about to spiral into an all-out race war. Unless he can win over his archenemy, the white supremacist General Viljoen, the democratic struggle for equality and justice in South Africa will end in 'the peace of graveyards'"--Provided by publisher.

Illustrated biography of the first black South African president, Nelson Mandela, describing his childhood, his education, his professional career and political activism, his repeated imprisonment for fighting against apartheid, and how he negotiated an end to the system and was elected as president of the country.

Presents the life of Nelson Mandela, from his days as an imprisoned freedom fighter to his role as president of South Africa, includes a biographical timeline and historical photographs.

"Follows Nelson Mandela from his work with the African National Congress, to his imprisonment on Robben Island, to his . . . rise to the presidency"--Provided by publisher.

This book looks at the ... life of Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first black president. It describes his background and early involvement in politics, his membership in the ANC and defiance of apartheid laws, and his imprisonment on Robben Island.

A biography of Nelson Mandela, that discusses his childhood, education, involvement with the African National Congress, years spent as a political prisoner, and his rise to president of South Africa.