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Describes the historical background of the Supreme Court case that ended state-sanctioned segregation of students by race.

A biography of the composer, musician, and conductor of the New York Philharmonic.

Presents the various trials of the Brown v. Board of Education case, the final Supreme Court decision, and the impact of the case on the issue of segregation in education.

Explores how Nelson Mandela helped heal the divided nation of South Africa by supporting the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

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

A profile of South African leader Nelson Mandella based on interviews with his associates, jailers, and others, focusing on his tireless dedication to ending the system of apartheid in his country--a quest that earned him twenty-seven years in prison.

"A biography of Martin Luther King, Jr., with profiles of two prominent individuals, associated through the influences they had on one another, the successes they achieved, or the goals they worked toward. Includes recommended readings and web sites"--Provided by publisher.

Text and illustrations presents a biography of the former South African president best known for his political activism and fight to end apartheid.