"Striking jackets and an ample assortment of archival images….concise spirited narratives will pull readers into the …
"Striking jackets and an ample assortment of archival images….concise spirited narratives will pull readers into the story." —
Booklist"These handsomely designed books present the lives and accomplishments of powerful leaders… Volumes are illustrated with maps and many colorful photographs of the art and sculpture that give substance to years long past."—School Library Journal
"This biography introduces readers not only to Mandela, but also to the political turmoil that affected South Africa for over a century. It begins with his birth, and covers his school years, his political ventures, imprisonment, release, presidency, Nobel Peace Prize, and retirement. Full-color photographs appear throughout and a time line runs along the bottom of each spread."—School Library Journal
