Pocket Bios: Nelson Mandela - Hardcover

Berenger, Al

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1250166136 ISBN 13: 9781250166135

Publisher: Roaring Brook Press, 2018

Synopsis

A colorfully illustrated, pocket-size picture book biography of activist, philanthropist, and South African President Nelson Mandela.

Nelson Mandela was a South African revolutionary, activist, politician, and philanthropist who opposed apartheid and served as the president of South Africa as the country's first black head of state and the first representative elected democratically. He devoted much of his time in office to dismantling apartheid law and battling institutionalized racism in South Africa. He is the recipient of more than 250 honors worldwide, including the Nobel Peace Prize.

Pocket Bios are full of personality, introducing readers to fascinating figures from history with simple storytelling and cheerful illustrations. Titles include men and women from history, exploration, the sciences, the arts, the ancient world, and more.

About this title

About the Author:

Al Berenger is the creator of the What a Story! collection, With these stories, Al makes learning history fun, allowing young readers to discover history through important characters in the Pocket Bios series. Al is part of a team of people at Unique Heritage Media in Paris, France.

About this edition

• Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1250166136
• ISBN 13: 9781250166135
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Berenger Al