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Get to know the four-time gold medalist Jesse Owens in this middle grade nonfiction biography of his early years Jesse Owens was an African American track and field athlete who won four gold medals in the 1936 Olympics--making him the most successful athlete at the games This book is laced with numerous illustrations, and the back of the book includes a timeline, questions, activities, and a glossary, making it the perfect addition to a classroom or home school setting. Perfect for emerging readers, the Childhood of Famous Americans series illustrates the incredible true stories of great Americans.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1416939229
ISBN13:9781416939221
Release Date:January 2008
Publisher:Aladdin Paperbacks
Length:208 Pages
Weight:0.30 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 5.2" x 7.6"
Age Range:8 to 12 years
Grade Range:Grades 3 to 7
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An Inspiring Life
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
This is is the story of a remarkable man, focused on his childhood and teen years. Through hard work and courage, African-American runner Jesse Owens overcame racism, poverty and poor health. He won four gold medals in the 1936 Olympics, in Hitler's Germany, proving that Blacks could compete at the highest level. Sports fans will enjoy the many action scenes in this book, and all readers will find inspiration in his amazing life.
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