Mandela - a photographic story of a life

Discover all about Nelson Mandela - the first black president of South Africa.

He spent 27 years in prison in his fight against apartheid. His life is a shocking, stunning, and heroic story of the struggle for freedom in a divided society, and an inspiring example of one individual's power to bring peace to a nation.

Whether you need some extra help for a school project or just want to find out more, discover all you need to know about Mandela's incredible life.

This book is part of a book series called Dk Biography .

There are 128 pages in this book. This book was published 2006 by Dorling Kindersley Ltd .

Laaren Brown has been a children's book writer and an editor for more than 25 years. As an author, her books include the Scholastic Discover More Reader VOLCANOES and DK Biography: NELSON MANDELA, along with many other titles for a range of ages, reading levels, and interests. She lives in New Jersey with her family. Lenny Hort, the author of George Washington and Nelson Mandela in the DK Biography series, has written many books for children, including the popular picture books Did Dinosaurs Eat Pizza? and The Seals on the Bus. His wife, Laaren Brown, has been a writer and editor for more than twenty years. They live in New Jersey with their daughters, Irene, Phoebe, and Sophie.