What have we learned from apartheid? Examines the historical forces that led to the development of the system of apartheid, what life was like under the system for both blacks and whites, and the efforts that caused the end of this system.
Examines the history of Apartheid in South Africa, its roots in the seventeenth century, harsh segregation laws during the twentieth century, and its ultimate demise.
Discusses events in South Africa that led up to and followed the end of apartheid, beginning with the peace treaty of Vereeniging and continuing through the election of Jacob Zuma.
Presents a brief biography of Nelson Mandela, civil rights leader and first African-American president of South Africa, describing his childhood, his education, and the legacy of his accomplishments. Includes photographs.
Discusses the release of Nelson Mandela, former president of South Africa, from prison in February of 1990, and covers biographical information that focuses on his political involvement throughout his life.
Presents traditional and twentieth-century poems from sub-Saharan Africa that reflect the spirit and history of the region, written in or translated into English.
Presents an introduction to South Africa, in simple text with illustrations, as it follows a young girl through her daily life, providing information on its land, weather, food, school, religion, and work.
An introduction to the culture of South Africa that explores the beliefs, traditions, celebrations, foods, clothing, art, music, language, and literature of the country.
Provides an introduction to the geography, landscape, economy, culture, and religion of South Africa, and includes maps, fact boxes, graphs, and charts.
Text and photographs present the daily lives and family traditions of the people of South Africa, as well as their turbulent history and the legacy of apartheid.