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South Africa's anti-apartheid movement. / - Chicago : World Book, c2011. - 62 pages; illustrations (some colour); 26 cm. - World Book's documenting history. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

South Africa colonized -- The Union of South Africa -- Afrikaners on the rise -- Fighting for change -- Apartheid becomes law -- Living under apartheid -- Segregation in education -- The defiance campaign -- Protesting for freedom -- Repression and resistance -- The movement splits -- The Sharpeville Massacre -- After Sharpeville : sabotage -- ANC leaders in prison -- The Bantustans -- Township resistance -- Pressure on South Africa -- The Soweto uprising -- Whites against apartheid -- Unions gain power -- A nation in protest -- Sanctions and war -- Apartheid in crisis -- Free Nelson Mandela! -- Apartheid abolished -- The ANC victory -- The Truth Commission -- The rainbow nation -- Timeline.

"A history of the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa, based on primary source documents and other historical artifacts. Features include period art works and photographs; excerpts from literary works, letters, speeches, broadcasts, and diaries; summary boxes; a timeline; maps; and a list of additional resources"--Provided by publisher.

ISBN: 9780716615071

LCCN: 2010017507

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Anti-apartheid movements--History --South Africa --Juvenile literature.
Apartheid--History --South Africa --Juvenile literature.
Anti-apartheid movements--History --South Africa --Sources --Juvenile literature.
Apartheid--History --South Africa --Sources --Juvenile literature.
Civil rights--Juvenile literature.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
South Africa--Race relations --History --Juvenile literature.
South Africa--Race relations --History --Sources --Juvenile literature.

LC Class. No.: DT1757 / .S68 2011

Dewey Class. No.: 323.168