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*2023 marks the 10th anniversary of Nelson Mandela's death
Great Lives in Graphics: Mandela is a graphic retelling of Mandela's story, which gives children a visual snapshot of his life and the long fight for freedom while educating them on everything from the history of racial segregation to the importance of equality.
You may already know that Nelson Mandela ended apartheid in South Africa and became the country's first Black president, but did you know he used brilliant disguises to avoid being captured by his enemies? Or that he loved boxing?
Key attractions to the book:
- 250+ fascinating facts
- An accessible format for young readers
- Fact-packed infographics capture the critical information
- Built-in colour-coded biography
The Great Lives in Graphics series reimagines the lives of extraordinary people in vivid technicolour, presenting 250+ biographical facts in a new and exciting way. It takes the important dates and achievements of each person's life, mixes them with lesser-known facts and trivia, and uses infographics to show them in a fresh visual way that genuinely engages children and young adults. The result is a colourful, fascinating and often surprising representation of that person's life, work and legacy. Using timelines, maps, repeated motifs and many more beautiful and informative illustrations, readers learn about the book's main subject and the cultural background of the time in which they lived. AGES: 8 to 12
"Books in graphic form are very popular so to have a biography of Nelson Mandela in this format, in this series, is most welcome."—English Association
“These educational infographic biographies are bright and colourful and brimming with over 250 facts on the personal and professional lives of some inspirational people in history. Perfect for any visual learner, these make for great classroom texts and ideal home learning resources.”—@raising_booksworms
“These books educate, encourage children to overcome their fears and face challenges, while building their self-confidence and getting inspiration.”—@thekidsbookstagrammer
"Fascinating and completely absorbing...packed with facts presented in a uniquely visual way."—@mrsbrownsbookbox
“This series is absolutely spectacular...The graphics are bright, bold, exciting and lively! We have thoroughly enjoyed reading these and they will be with us for years to come.”—@inclusive_childrens_books
"think Great Lives In Graphics are the coolest thing ever! Fun facts in graphic form just stand out. It makes a page of information more exciting! Mandela and Marie Curie are two of the new titles in this #buttonbooks series. This series would be an awesome way to inspire creative book report projects."—@dreamreaderkids
“This is a brilliant series recommended for children aged 8+.”—@family_book_club_