1994-

Presents a brief biography of anti-apartheid activist, Nelson Mandela; and chronicles his childhood, struggle to end segregation in South Africa, imprisonment, and 1993 Nobel Peace Prize for his nonviolent approach to end tyranny in his country.

Surveys Mexico's geography, natural resources, economy, and population, and discusses some of the challenges being faced by Mexico today.

Presents a collection of oral histories from Tutsi survivors and confessed Hutu killers of the Rwandan genocide when the Hutus were released from prison and allowed to return to their homes.

Describes the childhood, political activities, imprisonment, family, and presidency of Nelson Mandela.

In their own words, a variety of teenagers from South Africa talk about their years growing up under apartheid, and about the changes now occurring in their country.

Presents a detailed account of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda and how Paul Kagame, leader of the rebel army, was able to bring it to an end; and traces Kagame's efforts to build a secret revolutionary army that overthrew the Rwandan government.

A simple biography of the son of a chief who became a civil rights activist, political prisoner, and president of South Africa.

A brief biography of the South African civil rights worker and president who serves as an example of forgiveness.

A biography of the South African leader who became a civil rights activist, political prisoner, and president of South Africa.