A Picture Book of Jesse Owens (Picture Book Biography)

Adler, David A.

ISBN 10: 0823410668 / ISBN 13: 9780823410668

Edité par Holiday House, 1993

Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. N° de réf. du vendeur 00087118044

Synopsis :

A comprehensive look at the life of the African American athlete who has often been called the World's Fastest Human.


Jesse Owens was born on a farm to a large family with many siblings. His grandparents had been slaves, and his sharecropper parents were poor. But against all odds, Jesse went on to become one of the greatest athletes in history. He learned to run with such grace that people said he was a "floating wonder."

After setting multiple world records as a college athlete, Jesse competed in the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. Adolf Hitler intended for the games to display Aryan superiority, but Jesse disrupted that plan. He became the first American track-and-field athlete to receive four gold medals, and established his legacy as a hero in the face of prejudice.


This child friendly entry in David A. Adler's well-known series contains an accessible mix of biography, facts, and history supported with lifelike illustrations. Back matter includes an author's note and a timeline.

À propos de l?auteur: David A. Adler is the author of many popular books for children, including biographies, math books, and Judaica. His strong interest in history and biography led to his bestselling Picture Book Biography series. He lives in New York State with his wife and family.

Robert Casilla is the illustrator of several titles in David A. Adler's Picture Book Biography series, with subjects that include Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Jesse Owens. He lives in Connecticut.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : A Picture Book of Jesse Owens (Picture Book ...
Éditeur : Holiday House
Date d'édition : 1993
Reliure : Couverture souple
Illustrateur : Casilla, Robert
Etat : Good