Jesse Owens
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 2010 · Est. 3 hour read

Jesse Owens

Written by Jim Gigliotti

Part of the Sterling Biographies series

A sprinter defies odds and challenges supremacy at the 1936 Olympics.

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124 pages· 20,714 words· Est. 3 hour read· 1040L
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Jesse Owens, born into poverty and illness, defies all odds to become an Olympic legend. At the 1936 Berlin Games, his triumphs challenge Nazi ideals of racial superiority. From a near-death experience at age five to breaking world records, Jesse's journey is one of resilience and courage. Witness his act of sportsmanship that cost him a race but won global admiration. Can one man's victory on the track change the course of history? Discover the inspiring story of a true champion who raced not just for gold, but for equality.

From the publisher

From humble beginnings and a childhood marked by disease and poverty, Jesse Owens sprinted to Olympic gold. His success in the 1936 Berlin games was a victory for equality–and an affront to Nazi leader Adolf Hitler s view of Aryan supremacy. The story of this exceptional athlete will fascinate kids.- Learn about his near-death experience at only 5 years old- Relive the perfect day when Jesse broke three world recordsand equaled another- See how an act of kindness to an opponent cost him a race, but won fans hearts.- Follow his entire amazing Olympic triumph”

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
124
Words
20,714
Reading age
10–99+
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
1040L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
7.5
F&P level
~Y
AR points
4
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
156251
Publication
Published
April 6, 2010
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781402763618

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