It's rather shocking that there are
so few biographies about Nelson Mandela at the lower reading levels.
There is currently one book a the Second Grade Reading level, and two
books at the Third Grade reading level. I rather imagine that we will
see more after he passes, which is rather sad.
NELSON MANDELA
(Life and Times)
by Jayne Woodhouse
Please note that this book by
Jayne Woodhouse is over a decade old. I include it in case your library has it in the
stacks.
Ms. Woodhouse explains how the son of a chief became a civil rights activist, a political prisoner, and finally the president of South Africa.
- I can be had cheaply as a used book.
Ms. Woodhouse explains how the son of a chief became a civil rights activist, a political prisoner, and finally the president of South Africa.
Reading Information:
Word Count:480
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reading level: 3.0 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 48502
NELSON MANDELA: A Life Of Persistence (Pull Ahead Biographies)
by Jennifer Boothroyd
This book is newer, having been published in 2007.
It features black-and-white and
color photos, a timeline and text that is more sophisticated. The approach to apartheid is still kept
simple, although it's certainly pointed out that human rights were
violated. (see the sample pages at amazon)
Table of Contents
Reaching a Goal
Unfair
In Jail for Life
Freedom
Persistence
Nelson Mandela Timeline
More about Nelson Mandela
Websites
Glossary
Index
Word Count:516
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reading level: 3.6 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 107744
--sample pages available
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