Who was Jesse Owens?

Buckley, James, Jr., 1963- author.

Book 2015

Describes the life of the sharecroppers' son who became an Olympic legend and challenged Hitler's dream of Aryan superiority.

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ISBN:

9780448483078
0448483076

Description:

106 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm

Target Audience Note:

Grade 3-5

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (page 106)

Contents:

Who Was Jesse Owens?
Home in Alabama
Heading North
School Days
College Man
An Amazing Day
An Olympic Trip
A Legend is Born
Golden Moments
Life After the Olympics
A Legacy of Strength
Timelines

LCCN:

2015947741

Control Number:

3095344

Other Authors:

Copeland, Gregory, illustrator

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