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 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 Kuklin, Susan
An account of the life and work of Iqbal Masih, a 12 year old from Pakistan who fought against the injustice of child labour, bringing his cause to Europe and the US, and who was killed in 1996.
KS3
Henry Holt & Co, 1998, ISBN 0805054596