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From humble beginnings and a childhood marked by disease and poverty, Jesse Owens sprinted to Olympic gold. His success in the 1936 Berlin games was a victory for equality--and an affront to Nazi leader Adolf Hitler s view of Aryan supremacy. The story of this exceptional athlete will fascinate kids.- Learn about his near-death experience at only 5 years old- Relive the perfect day when Jesse broke three world recordsand equaled another- See how an act of kindness to an opponent cost him a race, but won fans hearts.- Follow his entire amazing Olympic triumph"
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1402771495
ISBN13:9781402771491
Release Date:April 2010
Publisher:Sterling
Length:124 Pages
Weight:0.80 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.7" x 7.6"
Age Range:10 years and up
Grade Range:Grade 5 and higher
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