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A Picture Book of Jesse Owens

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title A Picture Book of Jesse Owens
Authors and Contributors      By (author) David A. Adler
Illustrated by Robert Casilla
SeriesPicture Book Biography
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 203,Width 242
ISBN/Barcode 9780823442706
ClassificationsDewey:B
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher Holiday House Inc
Imprint Holiday House Inc
Publication Date 14 May 2019
Publication Country United States

Description

A comprehensive look at the life of the man who has often been called the World's Fastest Human. 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, Jesse 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 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.

Author Biography

DAVID A. ADLER is a former teacher and the author of more than two hundred picture books, biographies, and mysteries for children, including the Cam Jansen series. Visit him online at www.davidaadler.com.