I am Jesse Owens (Ordinary People Change the World)

By: Brad Meltzer

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Synopsis: 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 adorableChildhood moments that influenced the hero Facts that make great conversation-starters A virtue this person embodies: Jesse Owens&’s drive and perseverance are highlightedYou&’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9780593533376
Related ISBNs:: 9780593533369
Publisher:: Penguin Young Readers Group
Date of Addition:: 07/02/24
Copyrighted By:: Forty-four Steps, Inc.
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Children's Books, Nonfiction, Sports, Biographies and Memoirs
Grade Levels:: Kindergarten, First grade, Second grade, Third grade, Fourth grade
Reading Age:: 5–9
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.