Jesse Owens
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7
No. of pages 32
Published: 2018
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"Jesse Owens" by Heather Williams chronicles the remarkable life of the legendary athlete who defied racial barriers and changed the landscape of sports. Born in a time of deep-seated racism, Owens rose to fame by dazzling the world with his exceptional talent. The book highlights his historic achievements at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, where he won four gold medals, challenging Nazi propaganda about Aryan superiority. Through trials and triumphs, Owens' legacy extends beyond athletics, serving as a beacon for equality and perseverance. Williams captures not just his athletic brilliance but also the profound impact Owens had on American society and civil rights. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book features in the following series: 21St Century Skills Library, 21St Century Skills Library Sports Unite Us .
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-6th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-11 years.
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2018 by Cherry Lake Publishing .
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