DK Biography
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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...
Read moreMandela - 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.
In this groundbreaking new series,...
Read moreIn this groundbreaking new series, DK brings together fresh voices and DK design values to give readers the most information-packed, visually exciting biographies on the market today. Full-color photographs of people, places, and artifacts, and sidebars on related subjects add dimension and relevance to stories of famous lives that students will love to read. Modern scholarship and a variety of narrative approaches give today's reader a chance to explore the extraordinary world of George Washington. This new way of looking at classic subjects creates a unique reading experience that breathes life into the book-report and summer-reading repertoire.
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