anti-apartheid activists

"Nelson Mandela was the first Black president of South Africa, and he dedicated his life to fighting for equal rights for all South Africans. Before he became a symbol of peace and justice around the world, Nelson was a thoughtful kid who loved to play outside and learn new things. Throughout his life, he used his voice to fight against apartheid and didn't back down even after spending twenty-seven years in prison. Explore how Nelson went from being a young boy to a civil rights hero."--Provided by publisher.

Illustrated biography of the first black South African president, Nelson Mandela, describing his childhood, his education, his professional career and political activism, his repeated imprisonment for fighting against apartheid, and how he negotiated an end to the system and was elected as president of the country.

"Follows Nelson Mandela from his work with the African National Congress, to his imprisonment on Robben Island, to his . . . rise to the presidency"--Provided by publisher.

Chronicles the life and accomplishments of Nelson Mandela, a South African political activist who was imprisoned for his rebellion against racial segregation and was later elected as the first black president of South Africa.

"Describes the life and accomplishments of [Nelson Mandela], the South African activist and politician who opposed apartheid and became the country's first black head of state after being imprisoned for twenty-seven years"--OCLC.

Chronicles the life and accomplishments of Nelson Mandela, a South African political activist who was imprisoned for his rebellion against racial segregation and was later elected as the first black president 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.

A biography of Nelson Mandela, South African anti-apartheid activist, political prisoner, and president.

"A ... picture biography of civil-rights activist and Grammy Award-winning South African singer Miriam Makeba"--OCLC.

A brief biography of Nelson Mandela, an activist who worked to end apartheid, and the first black president of South Africa.