Susan Meyer
Nelson Mandela: South African President and Anti-Apartheid Activist
Paperback
(Rosen Young Adult Jan. 15, 2018)
Nelson Mandela is a courageous figure who fought against the unjust regime of apartheid in his homeland of South Africa. Despite being imprisoned for his beliefs for twenty-seven years, Mandela worked tirelessly as an activist, philanthropist, and eventually as president of South Africa. Through accessible text and historic photographs, this book chronicles Mandela's incredible life and work while providing important background information on apartheid, the African National Congress, and nonviolent resistance. Mandela's struggles and ultimate triumph over adversity will resonate with readers as a heroic example of not giving up when all the odds are stacked against you.
- Series
- Spotlight on Civic Courage: Heroes of Conscience
- ISBN
- 1538380889 / 9781538380888
- Pages
- 48
- Weight
- 4.8 oz.
- Dimensions
- 7.5 x 0.2 in.
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