Who Was Muhammad Ali?
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014 · Est. 1 hour read

Who Was Muhammad Ali?

Written by James Buckley Jr. and Who HQ · Illustrated by Stephen Marchesi

Part of the Who Was . . . ? series

The life story of a famous boxer who became a champion and a symbol of resistance against racism and war.

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112 pages· 7,692 words· Est. 1 hour read· ~900L
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At 22, Cassius Clay became a world champion and transformed into Muhammad Ali, a name synonymous with boxing brilliance and cultural impact. Explore his journey as the only three-time World Heavyweight Champion, known for his dazzling style and defiant spirit. How did he balance fame, faith, and the fight for justice? Uncover the story of a man who floated like a butterfly and stung like a bee, leaving an indelible mark on sports and society. Dive into the life of 'The Greatest' and witness the making of a legend.

From the publisher

Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. won the world heavyweight championship at the age of 22, the same year he joined the Nation of Islam and changed his name to Muhammad Ali. He would go on to become the first and only three-time (in succession) World Heavyweight Champion. Nicknamed “The Greatest,” Ali was as well known for his unique boxing style, consisting of the Ali Shuffle and the rope-a-dope, as he was for the catchphrase “float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.” He was an uncompromising athlete who brought beauty and grace to a very rough sport and became one of the world’s most famous cultural icons. Read Who Was Muhammad Ali? and discover “The Greatest.”

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Words
7,692
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
~900L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.8
F&P level
~V
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
168841
Publication
Published
July 24, 2014
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448479552

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