Nelson Mandela (73) (Little People, BIG DREAMS)
By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

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 hisand rebellious natureand would lead him to become one of the world'sand most inspirational civil rights leadersand and anti-apartheid revolutionaries.Despite the many years of imprisonment and adversity he faced, Nelsonand remained firm in his mission to end the racist system of apartheidand in South Africa.Hisand braveryand andand resilienceand was rewarded when he was released from prison and later voted in to become South Africa's first Black president. This inspiring book featuresand stylish and quirky illustrationsand andand extra facts at the back, including aand biographical timelineand with historical photos and a detailed profile of the activist turned president's life.Little People, BIG DREAMSand is aand bestselling series of books and educational gamesand thatand explore 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 offersand 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 versions present expanded stories for beginning readers.and Boxed gift setsand allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children​​.Inspire the next generation of outstanding peopleand who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!