Sale price
$1899
A Computer Called Katherine
Ages 4–8 · 2019
Bookroo's summary
As World War II looms, African American boxer Joe Louis faces German Max Schmeling in a fight transcending the heavyweight title. This historic bout unites Black and White America, symbolizing a nation's struggle against prejudice and tyranny. Can Joe carry the weight of a people's hope and ideals in the ring?
From the publisher
On the eve of World War II, African American boxer Joe Louis fought German Max Schmeling in a bout that had more at stake than just the world heavyweight title; for much of America their fight came to represent America’s war with Germany. This elegant and powerful picture book biography centers around the historic fight in which Black and White America were able to put aside prejudice and come together to celebrate our nation’s ideals.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 776
- Reading age
- 6–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~769L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.9
- F&P level
- ~R
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 142513
Publication
- Published
- January 20, 2011
- Publisher
- Dial Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780803731677
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