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Jesse Owens: Young Record Breaker

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5 out of 5
Based on 7 Ratings and 4 Reviews

Book Description
This inspiring story focuses on Jesse's childhood. Through hard work and courage, African-American runner Jesse Owens overcame racism, poverty and poor health. He won four gold medals in the 1936 Olympics, held in Germany under Hitler, proving that Blacks could compete at the highest level. Learn about Jesse's childhood as the son of sharecroppers in Alabama, his family's move to the north, his ... More
Book Information
PublisherAladdin Paperbacks
BindingPaperback (3 editions)
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages192
ISBN-101416939229
ISBN-13978-1416939221
Publication Date01/08/2008
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About Chris Eboch (Author) : I write a variety of genres for all ages. The Eyes of Pharaoh is a mystery set in ancient Egyptian. This story of drama and intrigue brings an ancient world to life as three friends investigate a pl... more
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About Meryl Henderson (Illustrator) : Meryl Henderson is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Meryl Henderson include Crazy Horse: Young War Chief (Childhood of Famous Americans), Dal... more
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