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The story of the first black president of South Africa.NELSON MANDELA is known for dedicating his life to fighting for equality in South Africa and overthrowing racial segregation. He grew up hearing the elders' stories of his ancestors' fighting in the wars of resistance, and he dreamed of fighting for the freedom of his people. His childhood wish was granted when he became the first black president of South Africa, and an icon for hope, change and equality.Extraordinary Lives is a bold, inclusive biography series shining a light on modern and historical figures. Entertaining, accessible and educational, they are the perfect introductions to these amazing people and their achievements.Collect them all:Collect them all!Michelle ObamaMalala YousafzaiStephen HawkingNeil ArmstrongKatherine JohnsonAnne FrankMahatma GandhiRosa ParksMary SeacoleComing in 2020:Greta ThunbergAlan TuringFreddie MercurySerena WilliamsSteve JobsAmelia EarhartNelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela was: The first Black president A leader An inspiration Nelson Mandela was known for dedicating his life to fighting for equality in South Africa and overthrowing racial segregation. He grew up hearing the elders' stories of his ancestors' fighting in the wars of resistance, and he dreamed of fighting for the freedom of his people. His childhood wish was granted when he became the first black president of South Africa, and an icon for hope, change and equality.Explore other extraordinary lives:The Extraordinary Life of Stephen HawkingThe Extraordinary Life of Michelle ObamaThe Extraordinary Life of Katherine JohnsonThe Extraordinary Life of Mahatma GandhiThe Extraordinary Life of Alan Turing The Extraordinary Life of Serena WilliamsThe Extraordinary Life of Greta ThunbergThe Extraordinary Life of Amelia Earhart

Hiya! Alison Hammond here! I love getting to know all about different people and I'll tell you a secret . . . sometimes people we don't know much about are the most interesting of all! Which is really what this book is all about.Let me ask you a question: How many Black people can you name from our history? Mary Seacole? Ira Aldridge? George Bridgetower? Pablo Fanque? Walter Tull? Have you heard of these people?Yes? That's great! But if you haven't, don't worry, you're not alone, which is why I'm so excited to tell you all about them. Because the people in this book should be totally famous given the AMAZING things they've done! And we're not going to stop in the past, I'll introduce you to people making waves right here and now!From sportspeople to scientists, activists to musicians, politicians to writers, we're going to meet a whole bunch of AWESOME people who have helped shape the world we live in. So, are ready for you a journey Black in time?? Course you are, let's go!

Hiya! Alison Hammond here! I love getting to know all about different people and I'll tell you a secret . . . sometimes people we don't know much about are the most interesting of all! Which is really what this book is all about.Let me ask you a question: How many Black people can you name from our history? Mary Seacole? Ira Aldridge? George Bridgetower? Pablo Fanque? Walter Tull? Have you heard of these people?Yes? That's great! But if you haven't, don't worry, you're not alone, which is why I'm so excited to tell you all about them. Because the people in this book should be totally famous given the AMAZING things they've done! And we're not going to stop in the past, I'll introduce you to people making waves right here and now!From sportspeople to scientists, activists to musicians, politicians to writers, we're going to meet a whole bunch of AWESOME people who have helped shape the world we live in. So, are ready for you a journey Black in time?? Course you are, let's go!

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.The Extraordinary Life of Nelson Mandela, a Level 2 Reader, is A1+ in the CEFR framework. Sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the future tenses will and going to, present continuous for future meaning, and comparatives and superlatives. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear on most pages.Nelson Mandela wanted freedom for black people from apartheid in South Africa. He fought hard for freedom and equality and became the first black president of South Africa.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.

Brought to you by Puffin.Nelson Mandela was: The first Black presidentA leaderAn inspirationNelson Mandela was known for dedicating his life to fighting for equality in South Africa and overthrowing racial segregation. He grew up hearing the elders' stories of his ancestors' fighting in the wars of resistance, and he dreamed of fighting for the freedom of his people. His childhood wish was granted when he became the first black president of South Africa, and an icon for hope, change and equality.(c) E. L. Norry 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025

Be inspired by Football Legend, Lionel Messi!Football Legends: Young readers will love findingout all about the lives of their favourite players in this incrediblebiography series.Discover the inspirational story of this star player’sjourney from growing up in South America,to his legendary success at Barcelona FCand becoming one of the greatest players on earth. Packed with footie facts and match statscareerhighlightsAlso in the series: Harry Kane, RaheemSterling, Tammy Abraham, AlexOxlade-Chamberlain and KylianMbappéAmazing cover artwork illustrated by StanleyChow, whose iconic work has found worldwideacclaim

Explore the lives of the Windrush generation in thisfull-colour anthology.With a foreword from Baroness Floella Benjamin, DBE.This book presents 12 moving tales of sacrifice and bravery,inspired by first-hand accounts of the Windrush generation. "Home ain't jus' where you live. Home is your heart an' yer history." Each inspiring story helps to bring the real experience of BlackBritish people into focus.Produced in partnership with Black Cultural Archives to honourthe Windrush generation.Includes ten photo-packed fact sections.   The contributors: K. N. Chimbiri, Kevin George, Salena Godden, Judy Hepburn, AshleyHickson-Lovence, Kirsty Latoya, Katy Massey, E. L. Norry, Quincythe Comedian, Jermain Jackman. With cover art by Joelle Avelino. Black Cultural Archives is the only national heritage centrededicated to collecting, preserving and celebrating the historiesof Black people in Britain.50p from every copy sold goes to BCA.  Listed on two of BOOKS FOR TOPICS lists:Black History BooklistBlack British History

My Story: Mary Prince – thethrilling story of the former slave and abolitionist.Born in enslavement in Bermuda, Mary Prince travelled to England,escaped slavery and became a prominent abolitionist whose lifestory was the first of a Black woman's to be published in Britain.  Explore Mary's incredible life with My Story. Perfect for any child wanting to learn more about history’suntold storiesGreat background reading for Key Stage 2 & 3My Story: exciting stories with reliable and accuratehistorical detail Experience history first-hand with My Story.

Be inspired by Football Legend, Lionel Messi!Football Legends: Young readers will love findingout all about the lives of their favourite players in this incrediblebiography series.Discover the inspirational story behind Messi's journey: fromgrowing up in South America, to his legendarysuccess at Barcelona FC, his move to Miami,his winning of the World Cup . and what it's like to be consideredthe greatest player in history. Packed with footie facts and match statscareerhighlightsAlso in the series: Harry Kane, LamineYamal, Cole Palmer, DeclanRice and Kylian MbappéAmazing cover artwork illustrated by StanleyChow, whose iconic work has found worldwideacclaim

Voices: Son of the Circus - A Victorian Storyexplores the life of a young mixed-race boy, Ted, living with hismother and poorly older brother in Victorian Bradfield.“Thesuperb Voices series takes unsungheroes of the past and imagines them recounting the story of theirremarkable lives' ” - The TimesWhen a stranger, a man the boys don't remember ever seeing before,appears in their kitchen, Ted is hit with a shocking revelation.This man is his father – the first black circusowner in Victorian Britain, Pablo Fanque.Before Ted can recover from his shock, he is sent away with Pabloto learn the tricks of the circus trade. Pablo is determinedfor Ted to follow in his footsteps. But can Ted adapt to this terrifying new life amongst strangers?And will he ever see his beloved mother and brother again? Fresh new voice, E. L. Norry, continues this exciting new seriesthat explores authentic and moving accounts of the life of Britishimmigrants throughout history. Norry shows us a fascinatingand rarely seen world that's sure to hook young readers."E. L. Norry's Son of the Circus is perfect for childrenwith an itch to run away to spit and sawdust and rearinghorses, in a fictionalised account of Pablo Fanque, the first blackcircus proprietor in Victorian Britain. A joy of a book: excitingand brilliantly vivid.' Katherine RundellABOUT THE SERIES: VOICES A thrilling series showcasing some of the UK’s finest writersfor young peopleVoices reflects the authentic, unsung storiesof our pastEach shows that, even in times of great upheaval, a myriad ofpeople have arrived on this island and made a home for themselves– from Roman times to the present dayPerfect for teaching children about inclusivity and diversity.