Jesse Owens: Gold Medal Hero (Sterling Biographies Series)
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.
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- Learn about his near-death experience at only 5 years old
- Relive the perfect day when Jesse broke three world records—and 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
Jesse Owens: Gold Medal Hero (Sterling Biographies Series)
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 records—and 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
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ISBN-13: | 9781402763618 |
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Publisher: | Sterling |
Publication date: | 04/06/2010 |
Series: | Sterling Biographies Series |
Pages: | 128 |
Product dimensions: | 5.50(w) x 7.40(h) x 0.40(d) |
Lexile: | 1040L (what's this?) |
Age Range: | 10 - 12 Years |
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