Muhammad Ali

Written by Jessica Rusick

Part of the Checkerboard Biographies series

Discover the legendary journey of a boxing icon who defied the odds.

32 pages· 780L

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Bookroo's summary

Explore the extraordinary life of Muhammad Ali, from his Olympic triumph to his bold stand against the Vietnam War. Witness his ban from boxing and triumphant return to defend the heavyweight title. This biography delves into the challenges and victories that defined a legend, raising questions about courage, conviction, and the true meaning of greatness.

From the publisher

This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of Muhammad Ali. Readers learn about Ali’s early life, his gold medal win at the 1960 Olympic Games, his refusal to fight in the Vietnam War on religious grounds and ban from boxing, his return and five-year defense of the world heavyweight title. Features include a timeline, glossary, fun facts, online resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

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