Title: Who was Nelson Mandela?
Description: This book tells about the life and accomplishments of Nelson Mandela, who spent twenty-seven years in prison for challenging apartheid and who became the first black president of South Africa.

This biography profiles the life of Nelson Mandela, South African anti-apartheid activist, political prisoner, and president. The coauthor is Meg Belviso.
Subjects: Politics and government, Anti-apartheid movements, Anti-apartheid activists, Political prisoners, Presidents, Juvenile literature, Biography
Places: South Africa
People: Nelson Mandela (1918-2013)
Time periods: 1994-, 1948-1994