Nelson Mandela
by Kadir Nelson
One day when Nelson Mandela was nine years old, his father died and he was sent... read more
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- Grade
- PK-6
- Genre
- Biography
- Nonfiction
- Picture Book
- Cultural Experience
- African
Year Published 2013
Word Count 1,351
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 960L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.8
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 156060, 0.5 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- Art
- Social Studies
- Subject Headings
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Historical
- Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction
- South Africa
- Presidents--South Africa--Biography--Juvenile literature
- Mandela, Nelson
- Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places | Africa
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Political
- Mandela, Nelson, 1918-2013--Juvenile literature
- Presidents
- Lists With This Book
- Stories from Africa
- Race & Racism
- Social Justice
- Black History Biographies
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Meet-the-Author Recording with Kadir Nelson about Nelson Mandela
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Kadir Nelson
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 4
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Awards & Distinctions 5
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Coretta Scott King Book Awards, 1970-2024
Illustrator Honor, 2014
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ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2024
Commended, 2014
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Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2024
Biography Selection, 2014
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Best Illustrated Children’s Books, 1952-2023
Selection, 2013
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Publishers Weekly Best Books, 2010-2023
Nonfiction Selection, 2013
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