Mandela: From the Life of the South African Statesman [Paperback]

Floyd Cooper (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: P and up

For the first time in picture book form, children can experience the story of Nelson Mandela, from son of a tribal chief, to teenage ""troublemaker,"" to his inauguration as the first black president of South Africa, to the revered political leader he is today.

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Amazon.com Review

A storybook biography of Nelson Mandela, written and illustrated by Cooper. The pictures convey Mandela's character as he progresses from childhood--he is the son of an African chief--through the struggle to get a good education in apartheid-ridden South Africa, to his days as an activist for the African National Congress, and then as the most famous prisoner in the world, ending with his election as the first president of the new South Africa. Small children will not understand some of the historical references in the text, so help from teacher or parent will be required to add context for the child. The book offers an ideal story for such interaction. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Publishers Weekly

The African leader's boyhood and education are the focus of this "forceful, credible picture of a strong and deeply devoted statesman," said PW in a starred review. Ages 5-up. (Dec.)
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 40 pages
• Publisher: Puffin; Reprint edition (January 24, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0698118162
• ISBN-13: 978-0698118164
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #937,563 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #44 in Books > Children's Books > Literature & Fiction > Historical Fiction > Africa
  • #51 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > People, A-Z > ( M ) > Mandela, Nelson

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5.0 out of 5 stars Thought-provoking biographical story, June 9, 2011

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This review is from: Mandela: From the Life of the South African Statesman (Paperback)

I am involved in an on-line tutoring program for kids who need extra help with reading comprehension. This was one of the books we read this year, and I would highly recommend it to children and adults alike. I was vaguely aware of who Nelson Mandela was, and remember the news when he was finally released from prison. Had no idea what kind of early life he had and what he represented. This is a must-read for history buffs!