{"product_id":"dk-life-stories-stephen-krensky-9781465484000","title":"DK Life Stories: Nelson Mandela","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this kids biography, discover the inspiring story of Nelson Mandela, who became the first black president of South Africa after spending 27 years in prison.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 1964, Nelson Mandela was sentenced to a lifetime in jail. His crime? Attempting to overthrow a government that openly discriminated against its black citizens. After spending 27 years behind bars, Mandela was released, allowing him to continue his struggle for equality in South Africa--and to become the country's first black president. In this biography book for kids ages 8-11, learn all about Mandela's incredible life, his fight against apartheid, and how he helped bring peace to his nation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis new biography series from DK goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's most interesting people. Full-color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement thoughtfully written, age-appropriate text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading. Definition boxes, information sidebars, maps, inspiring quotes, and other nonfiction text features add depth, and a handy reference section at the back makes this the one biography series every teacher and librarian will want to collect. Each book also includes an author's introduction letter, a glossary, and an index.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Stephen Krensky\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1465484000\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781465484000\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/02\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.50h x 5.20w x 0.40d","brand":"Stephen Krensky","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43985631871231,"sku":"9781465484000","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_2245ea70-ccd5-418e-a1ec-970cf0c05e09.jpg?v=1683278653","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/dk-life-stories-stephen-krensky-9781465484000","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}