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I Am Jesse Owens (Ordinary People Change the World)

Author: Meltzer, Brad

Follett Number: 2500PE7
Audience: Lower Elementary
Publisher: Rocky Pond Books, 2024
Format: 1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 20 cm.
ISBN-13: 978-0-593-53336-9
ISBN-10: 0-593-53336-4
LCCN: 2024-008482
Dewey: 796.42
Classifications: Biography; Nonfiction

Subjects:
African American Track and Field Athletes
African Americans Biography
Biographies
Olympic Athletes
Owens, Jesse, 1913-1980
Picture Books
Includes bibliographical references. "A biography of the Olympic medal-winning track and field hero Jesse Owens"--Provided by publisher.

From the publisher:
Just in time for the Summer Olympics, this 33rd book in the New York Times bestselling biography series for ages 5 to 9 features one of the greatest runners in track and field history. Before Jesse Owens was an Olympic gold medalist, he was a poor kid in a big family. When his speed caught the eye of one of his high school teachers, he began to train seriously and his running took him all the way to the Olympics, where he was against fierce competitors and racist assumptions, breaking world records while winning medals. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are- A timeline of key events in the hero's history Photos that bring the story more fully to life Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable Childhood moments that influenced the hero Facts that make great conversation-starters A virtue this person embodies- Jesse Owens's drive and perseverance are highlighted You'll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!

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