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Brown, Laaren & Hort, Lenny. Nelson Mandela; a photographic story of a life.


BROWN, Laaren & HORT, Lenny. Nelson Mandela Noun 1. Nelson Mandela - South African statesman who was released from prison to become the nation's first democratically elected president in 1994 (born in 1918)
Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
; a photographic story of a life. DK. 128p. illus. bibliog. index. c2006.0-7566-2109-7. $4.99. J *

A concise, readable overview of the life and influence of South African freedom fighter Nelson Mandela, this biography covers the man, his beliefs, and his milieu. Essential to the unfolding story are action shots that have the impact of a news report. In addition to details of his arrest and imprisonment Imprisonment
See also Isolation.

Alcatraz Island

former federal maximum security penitentiary, near San Francisco; “escapeproof.” [Am. Hist.: Flexner, 218]

Altmark, the

German prison ship in World War II. [Br. Hist.
, return to power, and second marriage, the text relates the influence of Mohandas Gandhi, Xhosa tribe members, Winnie Mandela, and Steven Biko. Contributing to the applicability of this work to the classroom are multiple adjuncts--a two-page illustrated timeline, bibliography, websites, and an index that links life events to the ANC ANC
abbr.
African National Congress


ANC African National Congress: South African political movement instrumental in bringing an end to apartheid

ANC n abbr (=
 Youth League, E W. de Klerk de Klerk   , F(rederik) W(illem) Born 1936.

South African president (1989-1994) who shared the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts toward ending apartheid in South Africa.
. Jan Smuts, and Robben Island Prison. Thematic coverage substantiates world opinion about apartheid, police brutality, and nonviolent protest. A valuable work highly recommended for school and public libraries. Mary Ellen Snodgrass The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter.
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, Hickory, NC

J--Recommend for junior high school students. The contents are of particular interest to young adolescents and their teachers.

*--The asterisk highlights exceptional books.
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tala chris dan (Member): Nelsoin Mandela 10/18/2009 12:24 PM
I didnt understand a word from the story. It makes no sense to be read by a sixth grader!

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Date:Nov 1, 2006
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