Jesse Owens: Young Record Breaker: Childhood of Famous Americans
Get to know Jesse Owens, the four-time gold medalist, in this middle grade nonfiction biography. Owens, an African American track and field athlete, achieved unprecedented success by winning four gold medals in the 1936 Olympics. This book features illustrations, a timeline, questions, activities, and a glossary, making it an ideal addition to any classroom or homeschool setting. Perfect for emerging readers, the Childhood of Famous Americans series tells the inspiring true stories of remarkable individuals.
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Get to know the four-time gold medalist Jesse Owens in this middle grade nonfiction biography of his early years!
Jesse Owens was an African American track and field athlete who won four gold medals in the 1936 Olympics—making him the most successful athlete at the games!
This book is laced with numerous illustrations and the back of the book includes a timeline, questions, activities, and a glossary making it the perfect addition to a classroom or home school setting. Perfect for emerging readers, the Childhood of Famous Americans series illustrates the incredible true stories of great Americans.
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Grade: Grade 3-Grade 7
Brand: Aladdin
Publisher Date: 01/08/2008
Author: M.M. Eboch & Meryl Henderson
Dimensions: 7.90 x 5.50
UPC: 9781416939221
Ages: 8-12
Pages: 192
