Author/Editor Adi, Hakim
A detailed biography of Mandela, written for able readers and illustrated with photographs. Contains a glossary and timeline.
KS3
Hodder Wayland, 2000, ISBN 0750228180

Author/Editor Connolly, Sean
A detailed biography of Nelson Mandela, documenting his childhood as well as his political life. Examines changing perceptions of Mandela and uses a variety of primary sources.
KS3
Heinemann, 2001, ISBN 0431086362

Author/Editor Malan, Robin
Details the life of Nelson Mandela using autobiographical accounts, speeches and anecdotes. Shows his life from student to lawyer and politician, to prisoner, statesman and president.
KS3
Parragon Books,

Author/Editor Woodhouse, Jayne
In the Heinemann Lives & Times series, this book tells the story of the life of Nelson Mandela in large easy print for young readers, with many illustrations and photographs. The book encourages young readers to investigate primary source materials.
KS1/2
Heinemann, 2001, ISBN 0431134480

Author/Editor Phillpotts, Karl
Nanny was the first National Heroine of Jamaica. Born in Africa and brought to Jamaica as a slave, Nanny soon ran away and became a leader of the Maroons in their struggles against the British Empire and slave trade.
KS2/3
Handprint, 1990, ISBN 0947869108

Author/Editor Miller, William
Inspired by the story of Rosa Parks, this is fictional account of what happened when a young African American girl called Sara decided to move to the front of a bus. It encourages children to think about how they can fight for justice.
KS2
Lee & Low, 2002, ISBN 1584300264

Author/Editor Adler, David
Tells the story of Rosa Park and the bus protest in the modern Civil Rights Movement, in accessible text for younger readers.
KS1
Holiday House, 1995, ISBN 082341177

Author/Editor Parks, Rosa with Jim Haskins
A very detailed autobiography for able readers, with the first chapter focussed on the bus protest and Parks’ memories of her grandparents, but then the story is told chronologically.
KS2/3
Puffin, 1999, ISBN 0141301201

Author/Editor Hudson, Margaret
A life of Pocahontas written for very young readers.
KS1
Heinemann, 2002, ISBN 01403400318

Author/Editor Stuart, Marie
Paul Robeson was outspoken in his criticisms of racism in the USA, and travelled the world with his message while becoming famous for his powerful singing voice. One of a series of brief biographies titled Black Leaders in the Freedom Struggle, written for an adult basic education audience but usable with young people.
KS3
Avanti Books, 1998, ISBN 1873115075

Author/Editor Huntley, Eric L.
The achievement of these two Victorian heroines are brought to life by contrasting their backgrounds and contributions to society.
KS2/3
Bogle-L’Ouverture Press, 1993, ISBN 0904521915

Author/ Editor Adler, Sue
The life of Nelson Mandela as narrated by a family of black South Africans who answer the questions of a young white girl. Includes a glossary, a name index and a map of Southern Africa.
KS2/3
Writers & Readers, 1997, ISBN 086316174X

Author/Editor Killeen, Richard
Detailed biography of Nelson Mandela, with a glossary and date chart, illustrated with photos and drawings. Wayland Life stories series.
KS2/3
Wayland, 1995, ISBN 0750216166

Author/Editor Riordan, James
Biography of Nelson Mandela’s political years beginning with an account of the Sharpeville Massacre. Includes a timeline and historical context sections.
KS2
Belitha Press, 2001, ISBN 1841383430

Author/Editor Parks, Rosa with Jim Haskins
Rosa Parks tells her autobiography in an easy to read style: in simple language, large well-spaced type and illustrations on every page, designed for Infant and lower Junior children.
KS1/2
Puffin, 1997, ISBN 0141307102

Author/Editor Brandt, Keith
Picture book showing how Rosa Parks contributed to the civil rights struggles in the US and helped to end the segregation. Also details her early life and own experience of racism from the Ku Klux Klan.
KS2
Troll Communications, 1998, ISBN 0816745587

Author/Editor Wilson, Camilla
Rosa Parks made history when she refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus. But her struggle against racism in the US was started much earlier. This detailed biography examines the early years as well as Rosa Parks’ more famous moments.
KS3
Scholastic Paperbacks, 2001, ISBN 0439163307

Author/Editor Asif, Salman
Set in the 13th century, this tells the story of the battles of Razia, Queen of Delhi.
KS2/3
Hood Hood Books, 1997, ISBN 1900251264

Author/Editor Malam, John
Tells the story of Mary Seacole's life in simple terms and language, with very good illustrations and photographs.
KS1
Evans Brothers, 1999, ISBN 0237519747

Author/Editor Castor, Harriet
A biography with line drawings, about Jamaican Mary Seacole, who raised money herself to travel to the Crimea to tend wounded soldiers after she was rejected by English authorities.
KS1/2
Franklin Watts, 2001, ISBN 0749643137