Who Was Jesse Owens?
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 112
Published: 2015
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"Who Was Jesse Owens?" by Gregory Copeland chronicles the remarkable life of Jesse Owens, an African American athlete who defied the odds during a time of racial segregation. Born in Alabama in 1913, Owens overcame poverty and discrimination to become a track and field star at Ohio State University. His legendary performance at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, where he won four gold medals in front of Adolf Hitler, not only showcased his athletic prowess but also challenged the Nazi ideology of racial superiority. The book highlights his legacy as a symbol of resilience and equality, inspiring generations to fight for their dreams. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Who Was? .
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-11 years.
There are 112 pages in this book. This book was published in 2015 by Turtleback Books .
James Buckley, Jr. has written more than 50 books for kids, including Who Was Ernest Shackleton?
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