Nelson Mandela
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In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first Black president, and his fight for equality. Little Nelson's given name was Rolihlahla, which means 'troublemaker' in Xhosa, his native language. But his rebellious nature would lead him to become one of the world's most inspirational civil rights leaders and anti-apartheid revolutionaries. Despite the many years of imprisonment and adversity he faced, Nelson remained firm in his mission to end the racist system of apartheid in South Africa. His bravery and resilience was rewarded when he was released from prison and later voted in to become South Africa's first Black president. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the activist turned president’s life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
CONTRIBUTORS: Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Alison Hawkins
EAN: 9780711257894
COUNTRY: United Kingdom
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WEIGHT: 340 g
HEIGHT: 240 cm
PUBLISHED BY: Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd
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GENRE: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Political, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Boys & Men, JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / Africa
WIDTH: 195 cm
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Book Themes:
Republic of South Africa, Interest age: from c 4 years, Relating to Indigenous peoples, Relating to people of the African diasporas / heritage, Children’s picture books, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Boys and men
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first Black president, and his fight for equality. Little Nelson's given name was Rolihlahla, which means 'troublemaker' in Xhosa, his native language. But his rebellious nature would lead him to become one of the world's most inspirational civil rights leaders and anti-apartheid revolutionaries. Despite the many years of imprisonment and adversity he faced, Nelson remained firm in his mission to end the racist system of apartheid in South Africa. His bravery and resilience was rewarded when he was released from prison and later voted in to become South Africa's first Black president. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the activist turned president’s life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
CONTRIBUTORS: Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Alison Hawkins
EAN: 9780711257894
COUNTRY: United Kingdom
PAGES:
WEIGHT: 340 g
HEIGHT: 240 cm
PUBLISHED BY: Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd
DATE PUBLISHED:
CITY:
GENRE: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Political, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Boys & Men, JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / Africa
WIDTH: 195 cm
SPINE:
Book Themes:
Republic of South Africa, Interest age: from c 4 years, Relating to Indigenous peoples, Relating to people of the African diasporas / heritage, Children’s picture books, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Boys and men
Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children’s books and the author of the multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series of picture books that explore the lives of outstanding people. Working for more than fifteen years for clients in top advertising agencies, her books combine creativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationship between children and pop culture. Alison Hawkins is an illustrator based in North Carolina, USA. She started her career as a Graphic Designer, and went on to work as a Product Designer, illustrating for clothing, toys and greeting cards. Alison loves to explore colour and hand lettering in her illustrations, as well as experiment with animation. She approaches art with a sense of humour and whimsy.
