Nelson Mandela

A Life of Persistence

From the Series Pull Ahead Books — Biographies

  • Interest Level: Kindergarten - Grade 3
  • Reading Level: Grade 2

Why was Nelson Mandela jailed for twenty-seven years? How did Nelson Mandela helped to bring peace to South Africa? How did Nelson Mandela become the first black president of South Africa? Find out in this introduction to the life of Nelson Mandela and how he demonstrated persistence throughout his life.

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978-0-8225-6434-8
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Interest Level Kindergarten - Grade 3
Reading Level Grade 2
Category 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Traditional Nonfiction
Copyright 2007
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Brand Pull Ahead Books
Imprint LernerClassroom
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2007-01-01
Text Type Narrative Nonfiction
BISACS JNF007050, JNF007110
Dewey 968.06'5092
Graphics 1-color illustrations, Full-color illustrations
Dimensions 6.125 x 7
Guided Reading Level P
ATOS Reading Level 3.6
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 107744
Accelerated Reader® Points 0.5
Features Bibliography/further reading, Glossary, Index, Photo captions, Teaching Guides, and Timeline

Author: Jennifer Boothroyd

Jennifer Boothroyd taught elementary school for many years. She currently helps visitors explore the outdoors at a local nature center. Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family, taking pictures, and traveling. She is a huge Disney geek and loves planning trips to Walt Disney World for her friends and family.

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Pull Ahead Books — Biographies

Help kids honor world heroes with this beginning biography series. Conversational text introduces young readers to figures with lives of true character. The simple, easy-to-follow text is supported with illustrations and photographs on each spread. View available downloads →