Great Lives in Graphics: Mandela - (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Great Lives in Graphics: Mandela is a graphic retelling of Mandela's story which gives
children a visual snapshot of his life and long fight for freedom, while
educating them on everything from the history of racial segregation to the
importance of equality.

You may already know that Nelson Mandela ended
apartheid in South Africa and became the country's first Black president, but
did you know that he used brilliant disguises to avoid being captured by his
enemies? Or that he loved boxing?

15th December 2023 marks the 10 year anniversary of the passing of this global icon and Nobel prize winner.

Great Lives in
Graphics reimagines the lives of extraordinary people in vivid technicolor,
presenting 250+ fascinating facts in a new and exciting
way. It takes the essential dates and achievements of
each person's life, mixes them with lesser-known facts and trivia, and
uses infographics to show them in a fresh visual way that
is genuinely engaging for children and young adults. The result
is a colorful, fascinating and often surprising representation of that person's
life, work and legacy. Using timelines, maps, repeated motifs and
many more beautiful and informative illustrations, readers learn not just
about the main subject of the book but also about the cultural
background of the time they lived in.

Review Quotes

"Books in graphic form are very popular so to have a biography of Nelson Mandela in this format, in this series, is most welcome."--English Association

"These educational infographic biographies are bright and colourful and brimming with over 250 facts on the personal and professional lives of some inspirational people in history. Perfect for any visual learner, these make for great classroom texts and ideal home learning resources."--@raising_booksworms

"These books educate, encourage children to overcome their fears and face challenges, while building their self-confidence and getting inspiration."--@thekidsbookstagrammer

"Fascinating and completely absorbing...packed with facts presented in a uniquely visual way."--@mrsbrownsbookbox

"This series is absolutely spectacular...The graphics are bright, bold, exciting and lively! We have thoroughly enjoyed reading these and they will be with us for years to come."--@inclusive_childrens_books

"think Great Lives In Graphics are the coolest thing ever! Fun facts in graphic form just stand out. It makes a page of information more exciting! Mandela and Marie Curie are two of the new titles in this #buttonbooks series. This series would be an awesome way to inspire creative book report projects."--@dreamreaderkids

"This is a brilliant series recommended for children aged 8+."--@family_book_club_

About the Author

Great lives in Graphics has been created by Button Books' team of writers, editors, specialist historians and designers, who have collectively worked across a wide range of media including: books, magazines, newspaper, TV and radio. The design team have also worked for worldwide brands including: Nickelodeon, Penguin Books, Renault, MTV, Virgin and Levis.