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Jesse Owens

Athletes Who Made a Difference

Author: Blake Hoena and David Shephard   Series: Athletes Who Made a Difference

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Colorful graphic nonfiction that showcases activism in sports, mixing social history and athletic action.

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Colorful graphic nonfiction that showcases activism in sports, mixing social history and athletic action.

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Description

In 1936, Adolf Hitler attempted to make the Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany, a showcase of Nazi superiority with a new stadium and the first television broadcast of the Games. He didn't account for African-American sprinter and long jumper James Cleveland "Jesse" Owens, who smashed records throughout his track and field career.

Owens turned Hitler's Olympic vision on its head by winning four gold medals in the 100m, 200m, 4x100m relay and long jump. Along the way, he broke or equaled nine Olympic records and set three world records. In graphic nonfiction style, this biography takes readers from Owens's early life to his historic athletic triumphs.

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About the Author

Blake Hoena has written more than one hundred books for children, including an original graphic novel series, Eek & Ack, and graphic novel retellings of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Peter Pan. Blake lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with his wife, two dogs, two cats, and hundreds of comics. David Shephard is an illustrator who lives in the UK.

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Product Details

Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Published
4th August 2020
Pages
32
ISBN
9781728402956

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