Perfect for book reports or summer reading, DK's acclaimed Biography series tackles two of history's most inspiring human rights figures: Mohandas Gandhi and Nelson Mandela.
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Grade 6-9–These biographies are detailed but flawed. The chronologically arranged chapters cover major events in the men's lives, such as Growing up in Gujarat (Gandhi) and Acts of Defiance (Mandela). Numerous interesting photos and illustrations are included. Unfortunately, both books contain errors, such as incomplete Web site addresses in the Works Cited sections and incorrect quotes. Pretoria, where Gandhi lived for a year, is omitted from the map of South Africa, and the reason given for Mandela's separation from his first wife is not the same as that given in his autobiography. For books on Gandhi, stick with John B. Severance's Gandhi: Great Soul (Clarion, 1997). Most titles on Mandela for this audience aren't any better than this one.–Ann W. Moore, Schenectady County Public Library, NY
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Inspiring biography of Nelson Mandela,
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This review is from: DK Biography: Nelson Mandela (Paperback)
This biography of Nelson Mandela was my 13-year old daughter's introduction to the world of Apartheid. She found the book, and its depiction of Mandela's sacrifices and extraordinary acheivements, inspirational.
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Had no idea of really who he was, gave me a brief overview but got me interested in who he is and made me want to read more about him
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Great book for kids,
By CLEF "Patti" (Trinidad & Tobago) - See all my reviews
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Great book. I like the way the vocabulary is introduced and explained in boxes on the pages. It makes it easier for the kids. My daughter appreciates that very much.
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In a tiny village in southern Africa, on the banks of the Mbashe River, in the district of Umtata, in the Thembu royal house, a new baby was born. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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South Africa, Nelson Mandela, Robben Island, Fort Hare, Cape Town, Oliver Tambo, Black Consciousness, Youth League, National Party, Defiance Campaign, Walter Sisulu, Great Place, Graça Machel, United States, Treason Trial, Chief Henry, Govan Mbeki, Chief Jongintaba, Lilliesleaf Farm, Alfred Xuma, Freedom Charter, Hendrik Verwoerd Browse Sample Pages:
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In a tiny village in southern Africa, on the banks of the Mbashe River, in the district of Umtata, in the Thembu royal house, a new baby was born. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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South Africa, Nelson Mandela, Robben Island, Fort Hare, Cape Town, Oliver Tambo, Black Consciousness, Youth League, National Party, Defiance Campaign, Walter Sisulu, Great Place, Graça Machel, United States, Treason Trial, Chief Henry, Govan Mbeki, Chief Jongintaba, Lilliesleaf Farm, Alfred Xuma, Freedom Charter, Hendrik Verwoerd Browse Sample Pages:
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