A Picture Book of Jesse Owens (Picture Book Biography)

A Picture Book of Jesse Owens (Picture Book Biography)

Before Usain Bolt or Tyson Gay, Bob Beamon or Carl Lewis, Jesse Owens was perhaps theÂ greatest and most famous athlete in track and field history.Â

Jesse Owens was born on a farm to a large family with many siblings. His grandparents had been slaves, and his sharecropper parents were poor. But against all odds, Jesse went on to become one of the greatest athletes in history. He learned to run with such grace that people said he was a "floating wonder."

After setting multiple world records as a college athlete, including three in less than an hourâ€”"the greatest 45 minutes in sport"â€”Owens competed in the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. Adolf Hitler intended for the games to display Aryan superiority, but Jesse disrupted that plan. He became the first American track-and-field athlete to receive four Olympic gold medals and established his legacy as a hero in the face of prejudice.

This child friendly entry in David A. Adler's well-known series contains an accessible mix of biography, facts, and history supported with lifelike illustrations. Back matter includes an author's note and a timeline.

For almost thirty years, David Adlerâ€™s Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who changed the world. Colorful, kid-friendly illustrations combine with Adlerâ€™s â€œexpert mixtures of facts and personalityâ€ (Booklist) to introduce young readers to history through compelling biographies of presidents, heroes, inventors, explorers, and adventurers. These books are ideal for first and second graders interested in history or who need reliable sources for school book reports.
Country USA
Brand Holiday House
Manufacturer Holiday House
Binding Paperback
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2019-05-14
UnitCount 1
Format Picture Book
EANs 9780823442706

Country	USA
Brand	Holiday House
Manufacturer	Holiday House
Binding	Paperback
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2019-05-14
UnitCount	1
Format	Picture Book
EANs	9780823442706

A Picture Book of Jesse Owens (Picture Book Biography)

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